Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Professor Graham Galbraith
BSc MSc PhD CEng MCIBSE ILTM
Professor Galbraith joined the University of Hertfordshire in September 2008 as Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
He previously held the role Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) at Glasgow Caledonian University which he joined in 1993 after spending ten years at Strathclyde University.
His primary research interests are within the area of Building Physics and Material Science with emphasis on moisture within building components and the development of appropriate prediction models and measurement techniques. He has interests in Sustainable Living and has sponsored the development of a new Centre for Sustainable Communities at the University of Hertfordshire.
As the sole Deputy Vice-Chancellor he is currently engaged in all strategic and operational decisions which underpin the positioning and success of the University. Most recently he has led the development and implementation of a new strategic plan for the University which has involved wide engagement across all academic and professional areas of the University.
He has overall responsibility for research strategy; university planning including the development of all academic areas through the respective Deans; staff development; international and regional partnerships and developments; recruitment, induction and retention of students; student experience and student outcomes.
Professor Galbraith has overall responsibility, on the Vice-Chancellor’s behalf, for:
- Research
- Academic planning
- Academic staffing
- Staff development and relationships with the Recognised Trade Unions
- International and Regional activities and developments
- International partnerships and strategic development
- Induction and retention of international students
Recent publications
- GALBRAITH G.H, ‘Business Facing Universities – The UH experience’, Entrepreneurial Universities Seminar, European Association of International Education (EAIE) Annual Conference, Nantes, Sept. 2010
- GALBRAITH G.H, ALTREE J, ‘Developing a Culture of Blended Learning Innovation’ 5th International JISC Online Conference on ‘Innovating e-learning’, Nov. 2010
- GALBRAITH G.H, ‘Creating the Entrepreneurial University’, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Dec. 2010
Recent presentations
Developing a Culture of Blended Learning Innovation – JISC Online conference 2010