Andrea Nolan
Encyclopedia
Andrea Nolan is Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology and Senior Vice-Principal of the University of Glasgow
. In 1999, she was the first woman ever appointed to head a British veterinary school.
and Cambridge
and the Technical University of Munich
.
in 1989 and Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology in 1998. She continues to hold this post and remains active in research focused on pain in animals. In 1999, she was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the first female Dean at the University and the first woman to lead a British vet school.
, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, was appointed Vice-Principal for Strategy, Budgeting and Advancement. In 2009, Professor Muscatelli was appointed Principal of the University
and shortly afterwards promoted Professor Nolan to the new post of Senior Vice-Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Professor Frank Coton, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, was appointed Vice-Principal for Learning & Teaching. In her new role, Professor Nolan continues to work on expanding the international scope and reputation of the University, while working with Professor Muscatelli on plans for modernisation. As part of this, Professor Nolan has particular responsibility for the restructuring of the University's nine Faculties into four new Colleges.
Professor Nolan is also Chair of the Scottish Higher Education Enhancement Committee, part of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
.
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Located in Glasgow, the university was founded in 1451 and is presently one of seventeen British higher education institutions ranked amongst the top 100 of the...
. In 1999, she was the first woman ever appointed to head a British veterinary school.
Early life
Nolan studied veterinary medicine at Trinity College Dublin, and undertook postgraduate study at the Universities of BristolUniversity of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a public research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom. One of the so-called "red brick" universities, it received its Royal Charter in 1909, although its predecessor institution, University College, Bristol, had been in existence since 1876.The University is...
and Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
and the Technical University of Munich
Technical University of Munich
The Technische Universität München is a research university with campuses in Munich, Garching, and Weihenstephan...
.
Career
Nolan was appointed a lecturer at the University of GlasgowUniversity of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Located in Glasgow, the university was founded in 1451 and is presently one of seventeen British higher education institutions ranked amongst the top 100 of the...
in 1989 and Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology in 1998. She continues to hold this post and remains active in research focused on pain in animals. In 1999, she was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the first female Dean at the University and the first woman to lead a British vet school.
Vice-Principal
In 2004, she was appointed Vice-Principal of the University with responsibility for Learning & Teaching, and in 2006 took on the additional responsibility of Internationalisation. At the same time, Professor Anton MuscatelliAnton Muscatelli
Professor Vito Antonio "Anton" Muscatelli FRSA FRSE AcSS is the Principal of the University of Glasgow and one of the United Kingdom's leading economists.-Early life:...
, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, was appointed Vice-Principal for Strategy, Budgeting and Advancement. In 2009, Professor Muscatelli was appointed Principal of the University
Principal of the University of Glasgow
The Principal of the University of Glasgow is the working head of the University, acting as its chief executive. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of the University as well as its strategic planning and administration. The Principal is appointed by the University Court and is...
and shortly afterwards promoted Professor Nolan to the new post of Senior Vice-Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Professor Frank Coton, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, was appointed Vice-Principal for Learning & Teaching. In her new role, Professor Nolan continues to work on expanding the international scope and reputation of the University, while working with Professor Muscatelli on plans for modernisation. As part of this, Professor Nolan has particular responsibility for the restructuring of the University's nine Faculties into four new Colleges.
Professor Nolan is also Chair of the Scottish Higher Education Enhancement Committee, part of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Established in 1997, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education works to ensure that higher education qualifications in the United Kingdom are of a sound standard. It protects the public interest by checking how universities and colleges maintain their academic standards and quality...
.