Ruth Valentine served as PVC education (Interim) from April 2023, before being appointed to the position on a permanent basis in October 2023. In this role she leads the strategic development of an inclusive education for life strategy for the University. Previously she has lead education in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, as Dean of Education (2019-2023). Prior to this she had Faculty roles of Associate Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Deputy Undergraduate Dean.
Ruth is a Professor of Educational Engagement and is passionate about widening participation in higher education and has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the imbalance in student demographics often seen in the Medical Sciences. She’s created innovative sessions for school children and teachers, raised awareness at Executive Board level and developed overall strategy. She continues to champion this agenda at University level. In 2023 Ruth was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship from AdvanceHE.
An advocate of interprofessional education (IPE), Ruth has empowered colleagues and students to co-create a Faculty IPE strategy. To increase reach in this area, Ruth works with colleagues nationally on a research project to deliver inter-disciplinary Schwartz Rounds for clinical healthcare students.
