Andrew Wathey Explained

Andrew Brian Wathey (born 19 July 1958) was the Vice-Chancellor of Northumbria University from 2008 to May 2022. He now holds the role of Chair of the National Archives’ Board.[1] [2] [3]

Biography

Wathey was educated at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, where he graduated with a BA in Music in 1979, and MA in 1983 and a doctorate in music (DPhil)[1] in 1987. In 1999 he became Professor of Music History at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he had taught since 1989.[4] He was Senior Vice Principal at Royal Holloway from 2006 until 2008.[4]

In September 2008, he became the fourth Vice-Chancellor of Northumbria University.[5]

He left Northumbria University in May 2022, succeeded by Professor Andy Long. He now holds the position of Chair of the National Archives’ Board, which he has held since April 2022.[1] Wathey is a co-founder of the Digital Image Archive of Medieval Music.

In July 2022, he was awarded a Honorary Doctor of Civil Law by Northumbria University[6] in recognition of his contribution to the University, The North East and the HE sector as a whole.

Personal life

He was appointed a CBE in the 2016 New Year Honours.[7] He married in 1995. He became an FRSA in 2005, and an FRHistS in 1986.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archives . The National . The National Archives - Homepage . 17 October 2022. The National Archives . en-GB.
  2. Web site: Northumbria University believe higher tuition fees not deterring students. The Journal. 22 April 2016.
  3. Web site: Andrew Wathey: time for the taught master’s to shine?. Sutton Trust. 22 April 2016.
  4. Web site: Professor Andrew Wathey. gov.uk. 24 October 2022.
  5. Web site: Northumbria University to charge £8,500 tuition fees. 16 April 2011. 6 January 2021. Bbc.co.uk.
  6. Web site: Honorary degree for Northumbria’s former Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive . 2022-10-17 . www.northumbria.ac.uk . en.
  7. Web site: The Queen honours Northumbria University Vice-Chancellor. Northumbria.ac.uk. 6 January 2021.