Dr
Ian Elliott from Northumbria University, Newcastle, has been elected as Chair
of the influential Joint University Council (JUC) at its Annual General Meeting
held this month.
As
the UK Learned Society for Public Administration, Public Policy and Social Work, theJUC , promotes the development and coordination of the
work of universities who teach and research in these areas.
A
Director of Postgraduate Education at Northumbria’s Newcastle Business School,
Dr Elliott has research interests and expertise in areas including strategy in
government, public leadership and organisational change in the public sector.
Commenting
on his appointment he said: “The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has
highlighted the importance of effective public services to society. At such a
challenging time it is a huge honour for me to be elected and I will do my
utmost to provide a strong voice for the work of higher education in this sector.
As a university, Northumbria is conducting significant research work in public
administration, public policy and social work. My aim is to draw on these
strengths and to collaborate closely with colleagues in other institutions across
the UK to offer leadership and represent the interests of our member
institutions. This will include lobbying at the highest level in Government to
help shape policy and promote the role of higher education in public
administration, public policy and social work.”
Professor
John Wilson, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business and Law at Northumbria, added: “Chair
of the JUC is a role which carries huge responsibility and I congratulate Dr
Elliott on his election. It is a reflection of the value of his work and
research, and the respect of his peers. Having academics in such influential
roles is both an indication of Northumbria’s reputation in higher education,
and of the quality of teaching and experience we can offer our students.”
