Jo Purves

Jo joined University of Salford in April 2017 as Pro-Vice-Chancellor International and Regional Partnerships after predominantly international roles at the University of Sheffield and Northumbria and Durham Universities. Her role encompassed the industry collaboration and enterprise activity of the University and the development of the University’s international presence. As of August 2020, she has moved into the new role of Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Development. This maintains the international aspects of her previous role but she now has line management of the Deans of the four Schools at Salford. She also has responsibility for the growth and development of the academic portfolio at all levels in line with the current and future demands of industry, with a particular focus on apprenticeship and Level 4/5 advanced technical skills provision.