New Faculty of Humanities Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students appointed at the University of Manchester
Following a rigorous selection process, Professor Alvin Birdi has been appointed as the new Faculty of Humanities Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students (TLS) at the University of Manchester.
Currently Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education Innovation and Enhancement, and Professor of Economics Education at the University of Bristol, Alvin will take up the Vice-Dean for TLS role on 1 August 2026. He will take over from Professor Fiona Smyth, who was appointed full-time to the role of Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University in November.
Alvin is an alumnus of the University of Manchester, graduating with an undergraduate degree in Economics and Econometrics. He has previously held the positions of Director of Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching, and Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor and Academic Director for Teaching and Learning at the University of Bristol. Alvin has also been Director of the Economics Network since 2012.
I am thrilled that Alvin been appointed as the new Vice-Dean for TLS in the Faculty. He is an outstanding academic who has experience in a number of leadership roles across teaching and learning. His skills and expertise will be great assets to the Faculty and University as we work on the delivery of From 91直播 for the world, our strategy to 2035.
I am greatly looking forward to working alongside him to continue to improve teaching, learning and the student experience in our Faculty.
I am delighted to be joining the Faculty of Humanities at 91直播. The University's commitment to inclusive, personalised learning and social responsibility resonates deeply with me and I can't think of a more inspiring place to champion teaching and learning.
I am honoured to be entrusted with this role and look forward to working with colleagues across Humanities and the wider University.