Congratulations to Professor Caroline Meyer who will take up the role of Chair of the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine, when the current Chair of Faculty, Professor Mike Shipman, steps down during the Summer.

Caroline is Professor of Applied Psychology at WMG. Prior to that she was Head of Psychology; Research Centre Director; and Research Theme Lead at Loughborough University and, prior to that, she worked here at Warwick (in Psychology and WMS). Externally, and inter alia, she sits on the Coventry Health and Wellbeing Board and West Midlands Combined Authority Board. She has also worked extensively with industry, from SMEs to multi-nationals, and third sector organisations, including internationally.

She has a strong track record in the field of human behaviour and cognition. For almost 20 years, she has worked in the field of mental health and wellbeing, with a particular interest in eating disorders. She has recently launched a new team at WMG, with a focus on Applied Psychology. This involves the application of psychological theory and techniques (including decision making and cognitive and behavioural change) to improve mental health, workforce productivity and product innovation. The group also delivers fusion science research-led education programmes.

The role of the Faculty Chair

In addition to chairing the Board of the Faculty, Chairs of Faculties serve on a range of University committees and are responsible for promoting the policies, programmes and procedures within their respective Faculty. Faculty Chairs are also a source of support and act as ‘first port of call’ for Heads of Department and Research Centres in the relevant Faculty and inform and influence the Faculty on key decisions affecting it and the University.

Faculty Chairs are also engaged in the appointment processes for key academic posts within the Faculty. Chairs serve ex officio on the following formal bodies: Senate, Steering Committee, Research Committee, Honorary Degrees Committee, Academic Quality and Standards Committee, Capital, Space and Amenities Group, the Academic Resourcing Committee, and might also act as Chair of the Investigating Committee and Appeals Committee.