The University of Southampton has announced the appointment of Professor Eloise Phillips as Academic Provost for the New Delhi campus. She will take up the post in May and will welcome the first students in August.

As mentioned in the press release, she has played an important role in establishing the University of Birmingham’s flagship campus in Dubai where she is currently Head of Health, Wellbeing, and Human Science programmes. Previous to this, Eloise was an Associate Dean at Aston University.

Prof Phillips is a registered nurse and experienced advanced clinical practitioner. She has worked in clinical practice, healthcare leadership and management, research, and academia.

Prof Phillips said, “I was drawn to the University of Southampton for its mission to impact and transform students’ lives and the region. I look forward to leading our international campus in education, research, and knowledge exchange.”

Professor Andrew Atherton, Vice President of International and Engagement at the University of Southampton, added: “Eloise joins us from the University of Birmingham Dubai campus and so has extensive experience of international campus development.