Sir Graeme Davies | |
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Born | |
Died | 30 August 2022 | (aged 85)
Nationality | New Zealand |
Alma mater | University of Auckland St Catharine's College, Cambridge |
Known for | his pioneering work merging the polytechnic and university sectors in the United Kingdom and establishing the Higher Education Funding Council for England, and for his leadership of the leading universities of Liverpool, Glasgow and London. |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Materials engineering, Metallurgy |
Institutions | University of Cambridge, University of Sheffield, University of Liverpool, University of Glasgow, University of London |
Sir Graeme John Davies FRSNZ[1] (7 April 1937 – 30 August 2022) was a New Zealand engineer, academic and administrator. During his career, he was Vice-Chancellor of three universities: the University of Liverpool, the University of Glasgow and the University of London.[2]