University head steps down 'by mutual agreement'

The university has campuses in Kent and Surrey

The University for the Creative Arts has announced its vice-chancellor is stepping down.

The university, which has campuses and facilities in Canterbury and Maidstone in Kent and Epsom and Farnham in Surrey, said in a statement Prof Jane Roscoe had left "by mutual consent" on 30 May.

The role will be filled temporarily by deputy vice-chancellor Melanie Gray and chief operating officer Mark Ellul.

Prof Roscoe, who joined from the University of Greenwich in February 2024, also acted as the university's president.

Melanie Grey and Mark Ellul will take over the role until a successor has been appointed