David Melville (academic)
| Professor Sir David Melville CBE FInstP | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kent | |
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In office 2001–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Robin Sibson |
| Succeeded by | Dame Julia Goodfellow |
| Chief Executive of the Further Education Funding Council for England | |
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In office 1996–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Sir William Stubbs |
| Succeeded by | None (abolished) |
| Vice-Chancellor of Middlesex University | |
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In office 1991–1996 | |
| Succeeded by | Michael Driscoll |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 April 1944 |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Clitheroe Royal Grammar School |
| Alma mater |
University of Sheffield Columbia University |
Sir David Melville, CBE, FInstP (born 4 April 1944) is a British physicist, academic, academic administrator, and public servant. He was Vice-Chancellor of Middlesex University from 1991 to 1996, Chief Executive of the Further Education Funding Council for England from 1996 to 2001, and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kent from 2001 to 2007.[1]
Early life and education
Melville was born on 4 April 1944. He was educated at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, then an all-boys grammar school in Clitheroe, Lancashire.[1] He studied physics at the University of Sheffield, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in 1965.[2] Having been awarded a NASA scholarship, he studied for a year at Columbia University in New York City, United States, and graduated with a graduate diploma in space physics.[1] He then returned to the University of Sheffield to undertake postgraduate research in physics. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 1970.[2]
Honours
In the 2001 New Year Honours, Melville was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) "for services to Education".[3] In the 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Knight Bachelor "for services to Further and Higher Education", and was therefore granted the title sir.[4]
In 1978, Melville was elected a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (FInstP).[1]
Melville was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (Hon DSc) degree by the University of Sheffield in 1997.[2] In July 2008, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Civil Law (Hon DCL) degree by the University of Kent.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "David MELVILLE". People of Today. Debrett's. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Alumni" (pdf). Your University. University of Sheffield. 2005/2006. p. 35. Retrieved 17 April 2016. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 56070. pp. 7–9. 30 December 2000. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 58358. p. 1. 16 June 2007. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ↑ "Professor Sir David Melville CBE". Honorary Graduates. University of Kent. July 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2016.