Pictured above: Ann Tate CBE, former Vice Chancellor of The
University of Northampton
Ann Tate, former Vice Chancellor of The University of
Northampton (2002-2010) has been appointed CBE in the New Year's
Honours List for 'Services to Higher Education'.
Ann began her career in secondary education in North Manchester
and held several teaching posts in further and higher education.
She joined the University of Ulster in 1990 and became Pro Vice
Chancellor there in 1995. In 2002 she took on the post of Rector at
University College Northampton, overseeing its successful
transition to full University status, and in 2005 became the first
Vice Chancellor of The University of Northampton.
Reacting to the public announcement of her CBE, Ann commented:
"I was very surprised when I received the news that I was being
considered for a CBE in November last year. My family and I are
thrilled.
"I see this Honour as recognition for the work of all staff and
governors at The University of Northampton over the last eight
years. During this time we achieved full University status,
research degree awarding powers, the major purchase, refurbishment
and royal opening of the Newton building… the list of
successes goes on and on.
"Perhaps most importantly, the University has helped put
Northampton on the map. We have encouraged and supported the
success of thousands of our students and alumni, and become part of
the community by working closely with local people and businesses,
while also growing our national and international links and
status.
"Although I have had a wide-ranging career in education, the
letter notifying me of the CBE made specific mention of my role as
former VC of The University of Northampton, so I believe it is this
which has received particular recognition."
Professor Nick Petford, Ann's successor as Vice Chancellor of
The University of Northampton, said: "This is great news and we're
all really pleased for Ann. Her CBE is a clear recognition of the
stellar progress made by our institution from its early days as a
college, to its modern and extraordinary function today as
Northamptonshire's only dedicated provider of higher education,
research, business support and expertise."
Deirdre Newham, Chair of The University of Northampton's
Governing Council, added: "The award to Ann recognises the major
contribution she made to the status and development of the
University during her tenure, providing a firm foundation for its
continuing development in the future. It is an honour which is well
deserved."
Other notable Awards in the New Year's Honours list include:
● Peter Ellwood was also recognised in the New Year's List
and will be knighted. Peter is a an Honorary Graduate and member of
The University of Northampton's Court and previously served on the
University's Foundation Charity
● Stephen Lloyd Dunmore, also an Honorary Graduate,
received an OBE for Services to the Public and Voluntary Sectors.
Stephen recently stepped down as Trustee for The University of
Northampton's Foundation Charity.
● The Vice Chancellor of Teesside University, Professor
Graham Henderson, received a CBE. He started his academic career as
a lecturer at Nene College in 1975. Professor Henderson commented:
"I am absolutely delighted to be able to offer my warmest
congratulations to my colleague Ann Tate on her award of the CBE.
Having spent the first few years of my academic career in
Northampton I still have great affection for the institution and it
is great to see the University continuing to prosper. Her award is
very richly deserved."