New Faculty of Humanities Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students appointed at the University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ
Following a rigorous selection process, Professor Alvin Birdi has been appointed as the new Faculty of Humanities Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students (TLS) at the University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ.
Currently Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education Innovation and Enhancement, and Professor of Economics Education at the University of Bristol, Alvin will take up the Vice-Dean for TLS role on 1 August 2026. He will take over from Professor Fiona Smyth, who was appointed full-time to the role of Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University in November.
Alvin is an alumnus of the University of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, graduating with an undergraduate degree in Economics and Econometrics. He has previously held the positions of Director of Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching, and Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor and Academic Director for Teaching and Learning at the University of Bristol. Alvin has also been Director of the Economics Network since 2012.
I am thrilled that Alvin been appointed as the new Vice-Dean for TLS in the Faculty. He is an outstanding academic who has experience in a number of leadership roles across teaching and learning. His skills and expertise will be great assets to the Faculty and University as we work on the delivery of From ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ for the world, our strategy to 2035.
I am greatly looking forward to working alongside him to continue to improve teaching, learning and the student experience in our Faculty.
I am delighted to be joining the Faculty of Humanities at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ. The University's commitment to inclusive, personalised learning and social responsibility resonates deeply with me and I can't think of a more inspiring place to champion teaching and learning.
I am honoured to be entrusted with this role and look forward to working with colleagues across Humanities and the wider University.