BIOGRAPHY
Professor Angela Simpson is Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society, where she oversees education and research across Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Health, Psychology, Social Work and Medical Sciences.
As a member of the University’s Senior Executive Team, Angela brings significant experience in designing and delivering high-quality health professional education. She is passionate about co-producing curricula with students, practitioners and partners, ensuring programmes are relevant, inclusive and responsive to workforce needs.
Angela works closely with a wide range of stakeholders to support the Faculty’s contribution to cultural, economic and social wellbeing. She is known for her collaborative leadership style and her commitment to diversity in both higher education and professional practice.
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER APPOINTMENTS
- PVC/Executive DeanUniversity of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom5 Sep 2022
- Executive DeanUniversity of Chester, Faculty Health and Social Care, Chester, United Kingdom1 Feb 2018 - 31 Aug 2022
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Partnership GovernorCountess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chester, United Kingdom2019 - 2022
DEGREES
- BALeeds Metroploitan University, Leeds, UK
- MANuffield Institute University of Leeds, LEEDS, United Kingdom
- PhDNewcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered Mental NurseYork School of Nursing, York, United Kingdom1984 - 1987
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
- Post Graduate Certificate EducationUniversity of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom2002 - 2003
LANGUAGES
- EnglishCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE INSTITUTE
- Health and Wellbeing Research and Knowledge Exchange Institute