The University of Lincoln’s Vice Chancellor Professor Mary Stuart is looking to retire later this year after nearly 12 years at the helm.
Mary Stuart, 64, who was born in South Africa, became Vice Chancellor at the university in October 2009.
The University of Lincoln has said it will begin the process of recruiting a new Vice Chancellor and Professor Stuart will ensure there is a smooth handover once the appointment is made later this year. The search for a new Vice Chancellor will begin soon.
On Thursday, March 25 Professor Stuart informed the Board of Governors that she will be stepping down, saying: “I will be absolutely alongside you all until the day I leave and will be completely focused on this, working as hard as I can to make Lincoln as successful as we can be in the future.”
She added: “We are a very different university to the one I took on in 2009 but I believe we have held to our values, seeking to support our communities and our students, developing and growing our knowledge to make a difference to our world.
“It is those values that I hold most dear. It is a great pleasure to serve the University and it is an even greater pleasure to work alongside such wonderful colleagues and I look forward to continuing to work with you as we move forward.”
Professor Mary Stuart CBE receiving the Lincoln Civic Award from the city’s Mayor Councillor Keith Weaver. | Photo: Mick Fox
Under her tenure, the university has brought great economic regional development for Lincolnshire including the creation of a Medical School and the Lincoln Institute for Agri-food Technology, as well as establishing a science park.
In 2018, she was awarded a CBE and in 2019 she was named as The LincolnitePerson of the Year.
For every year of her time at Lincoln she has overseen the opening of a new academic school. The university was also named as the modern university of the year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.
Over the last decade the university’s turnover has more than doubled to £186 million and student recruitment has doubled. The university also now generates more than £430 million for the UK economy each year.
Professor Mary Stuart is the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln.
Professor Mary Stuart said: “The University of Lincoln is going from strength to strength and I will continue to work hard with the university, our board, and our partners over the rest of this year, until the university decides on its next Vice Chancellor.
“I am incredibly privileged to work with such a great team at Lincoln, supported by our governors and our community in Greater Lincolnshire.”
Di Lees CBE, Director General Imperial War Museums and Pro Chancellor at the University of Lincoln, said: “Professor Stuart has made a huge difference to our city and has truly catapulted Lincoln onto the world stage.
“This year Lincoln is Modern University of the Year according to The Times and Sunday Times.
“Professor Stuart is a woman who has made a huge difference to this city and whose impact will be remembered for a long time to come.”
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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