David Richardson (biochemist)

For other people with the same name, see David Richardson (disambiguation).

Professor
David Richardson
Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia
In office
2014–2023
ChancellorRose Tremain
Karen Jones
Preceded byEdward Acton
Succeeded byChristine Bovis-Cnossen
Personal details
BornAugust 1964 (age 60)
Whitley Bay, England, United Kingdom
ResidenceNorwich
Alma materUniversity of Keele (BSc)
University of Birmingham (PhD)
ProfessionBiochemist

David John Richardson (born August 1964) is a British academic who was formerly the Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia.[1] As a result of the financial crisis that engulfed the university in early 2023, under his management, he resigned from the position on 27 February 2023, effective immediately, with Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost Christine Bovis-Cnossen taking over as acting Vice-Chancellor.[2]

  1. ^ Parr, Chris (22 January 2014). "David Richardson appointed as new UEA v-c". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  2. ^ "UEA vice-chancellor David Richardson quits amid financial crisis". Times Higher Education. 27 February 2023.