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Since 2014 he has served as the Chancellor of the University of Kent. As an author, he has written a book on American discontent (The United States of Anger, 1997), a book on leadership (Lessons from the Top: how leaders succeed through telling stories, 2012) and five novels. The event took place on Monday and the ceremony was hosted by Karen Cox, Vice Chancellor and President of the University; Sasha Langeveldt, President of Kent Union; and Gavin Esler, Chancellor of … The University of Kent and Kent Union have announced the winners of the annual Kent Student Awards, via a video live-stream broadcast to all students via the University’s The event took place on Monday and the ceremony was hosted by The University and Kent Union were delighted to announce Paul-Georg Ender as 2020 Student of the Year, for his outstanding efforts in improving accessibility on campus and for Kent digitally.For their excellent work in supporting international emergency relief efforts to Syria, Sudan and Southern Africa, the Kent Islamic Society has been announced as 2020 Group of the Year.The views expressed in this blog are not necessarily those of the University of Kent.
As Chancellor, Gavin Esler’s duties include conferring degrees, chairing the University’s Court and representing the University on special occasions.
It is filmed in front of a live audience of university students, staff, and the local community at the University of Kent, the UK's European University. Born in Glasgow and brought up in Edinburgh and Northern Ireland, Gavin Esler has worked for the BBC since 1977. For several years he wrote regular columns for The Scotsman, The Independent and other publications.The University awarded Gavin an honorary MA in 1995 and an honorary Doctor of Civil Law in 2005. It is filmed in front of a live audience of university students, staff, and the local community at the University of Kent, the UK's European University.In Conversation with Brenda Blethyn OBE by University of KentIn Conversation with Alastair Stewart OBE by University of KentIn Conversation with former boxing world champion Barry McGuigan As Chancellor, Gavin Esler’s duties include conferring degrees, chairing the University’s Court and representing the University on special occasions. If you are able to join our efforts, we will be truly grateful. The OVC supports the Vice Chancellor and other members of the Executive Group, the University’s senior management team, Senior Leadership Forum, and provides the focal point for a range of cross-cutting University issues. 1963-1980 Geoffrey Templeman; 1980-1994 David J.E. He was its White House-based Chief North American correspondent between 1989 and 1998 and has more recently been one of the three main presenters on BBC2’s Newsnight and the main presenter on Dateline London (BBC World and BBC News Channel).
Image caption Gavin Esler graduated from the University of Kent in 1974 . 1963-1968 Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent; 1970-1990 Jo Grimond (later Baron Grimond) - see University of Kent at Canterbury Chancellor election, 1970; 1990-1995 Sir Robert Horton; 1996-2006 Sir Crispin Tickell; 2006-2014 Sir Robert Worcester; 2014- Gavin Esler; Vice-Chancellors. Former Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission (2006-2012) BA Accounting (Rutherford 1966) More He is a BAFTA member and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.The University awarded him an honorary MA in 1995 and an honorary Doctor of Civil Law in 2005.How our research contributes to positive change and innovation.Supporting research: our facilities, funding and partnerships.Meet some of the experts who are producing world-class research.Capitalising on research: our commitment to enterprise.Degrees that offer inspirational teaching and great prospects.Master’s and PhDs within a world-leading research environment.A variety of part-time degrees, short courses and summer schools.Discover our welcoming community for international students.Public events: films, theatre, dance, art, lectures, sport and festivals.A guide to Canterbury, Medway and our four European centres.Our work to connect with local, national and international communities.How our expertise and facilities can support your business. He was a main presenter on BBC Two's flagship political analysis programme, Newsnight, from January 2003 until January 2014, and presenter of BBC News at Five on the BBC News Channel.