March University of Galway appoints Interim Vice-President for International

University of Galway has appointed Alex Metcalfe as Interim Vice-President International.

A graduate of King’s College London, Mr Metcalfe has previously held the role of Director of International at Newcastle University in the UK and at University College Dublin.

Announcing the appointment, Interim Deputy President and Registrar, Professor Becky Whay said: “Internationalisation is a key element of our strategy and ambitions for delivering excellent research and outstanding education as a global university. Alex Metcalfe brings a track record of leading high performing teams to support the delivery of international student recruitment, international relations, global partnerships, student and staff mobility and positive international student experience. We look forward to working with him and supporting his vision and the direction he will bring to our growth, diversification and aspiration for excellence in this area.”

Alex Metcalfe has a degree in Geography from King’s College London and a postgraduate qualification in Marketing International Education.

Mr Metcalfe said: “It is a real privilege to take on the role of Interim Vice-President International at such an exciting juncture for University of Galway – as it marks 180 years since its establishment and looks to the future in terms of the global opportunities and partnerships which can be offered and developed for students, researchers and academics.”

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