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Professor

Angela Simpson

(her/she)

Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society

Strategic Executive Team

  • Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society
    Strategic Executive Team

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 Dean
    University of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom5 Sep 2022
  • Executive Dean
    University of Chester, Faculty Health and Social Care, Chester, United Kingdom1 Feb 2018 - 31 Aug 2022

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Partnership Governor
    Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chester, United Kingdom2019 - 2022

DEGREES

  • BA
    Leeds Metroploitan University, Leeds, UK
  • MA
    Nuffield Institute University of Leeds, LEEDS, United Kingdom
  • PhD
    Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Registered Mental Nurse
    York School of Nursing, York, United Kingdom1984 - 1987

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Post Graduate Certificate Education
    University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom2002 - 2003

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review

RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE INSTITUTE

  • Health and Wellbeing Research and Knowledge Exchange Institute