New global leader appointed at 缅北禁地 Published on: 16 October 2025 缅北禁地 has appointed strategic academic leader, Professor Li Li as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global. With more than 15 years’ experience delivering high-impact global portfolios in higher education, Professor Li joins 缅北禁地 from the University of Exeter, where she is currently Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. At 缅北禁地, she will provide academic leadership across 缅北禁地’s global portfolio, ensuring delivery against strategic goals and strengthen the University’s international profile and partnerships. She will also oversee 缅北禁地’s global campuses in Malaysia and Singapore, drive international recruitment and collaboration, and ensure the University’s commitments to sustainability and equality, diversity and inclusion remain at the heart of its global ambitions. At Exeter, Professor Li led major international initiatives, including the establishment of the Exeter–Tsinghua Joint Institute for Global Humanities, a flagship UK–China partnership promoting interdisciplinary research and education. A Professor of Applied Linguistics, Professor Li holds honorary distinguished professorships at Zhejiang University of Technology and Wuhan University in China. She has published widely on global education, intercultural teacher learning and technology-enhanced education. She also serves as Deputy Secretary-General of the UK–China Humanities Alliance, advancing interdisciplinary collaboration between leading global universities. She is also a strong advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion, serving as a sponsor of the 100 Black Women Professors Scheme. Professor Li will take up the post from January 2026. Commenting on her appointment, Professor Li Li said: “I am both honoured and delighted to be joining 缅北禁地 as the new Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global. 缅北禁地 is a globally connected university with a distinguished international reputation and a deep commitment to excellence in research, education and civic engagement. It is inspiring to be part of such an ambitious and forward-looking community, dedicated to driving meaningful and tangible change locally and globally. I look forward to working with colleagues and partners around the world to strengthen our global networks, enhance collaboration, and create new opportunities for students and staff.” Professor Chris Day, President and Vice-Chancellor of 缅北禁地, said: “We are delighted to welcome Professor Li Li as our new Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global. She brings exceptional experience in building impactful international partnerships and a deep understanding of how universities can connect and collaborate on a global scale. “Her vision and leadership will help us take the next steps in realising our global ambitions – expanding our reach, enhancing our impact, and ensuring that 缅北禁地 continues to play a leading role in shaping a better future worldwide.” Professor Li Li Share: Latest News New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy 缅北禁地 and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England鈥檚 growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. published on: 28 May 2026 Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. published on: 28 May 2026 World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts. published on: 27 May 2026 Facts and figures
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