C-DICE Director appointed inaugural Loughborough University Research Academy Director

Loughborough University has appointed C-DICE Director Dr Kathryn North as the inaugural Director of its Research Academy.

Starting 1 June, Kathryn will lead this transformative initiative to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing research culture across the University. The Research Academy will support interdisciplinary collaboration, researcher development, and innovation impact, aligning with Loughborough’s strategic ambitions.

Kathryn brings extensive experience from her roles as Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Climate Change and Net Zero at Loughborough and Director of C-DICE.

Commenting her on new appointment, Kathryn said: “I am thrilled to have been appointed to this new and important role. The Academy will provide enhanced support, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and create new opportunities for developing our people to deliver leading research and innovation.”

Professor Dan Parsons, Loughborough’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation added: “Kathryn’s appointment significantly strengthens our ambition to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing research and innovation culture, empowering our entire University community, across career stages and job families, in tackling global challenges with creativity, rigour, and impact.”

In a C-DICE blog, Kathyrn reflects on her non-linear journey from postdoc to senior leadership, highlighting the value of embracing diverse career paths and creating opportunities for growth.

Many congratulations to Kathryn from the C-DICE community on this strategically important new leadership role at Loughborough University.