Staffordshire University appoints new Executive Dean of the School of Digital, Technologies and Arts

Staffordshire University is delighted to confirm the appointment of Dr Julie King to the post of Executive Dean of the School of Digital, Technologies and Arts.

Dr King, who will take up the role on 9 May 2022, was previously Deputy Dean in the Faculty of Creative Industries at the University of South Wales where she was responsible for international recruitment and portfolio development.

Having graduated with a degree in Surface Pattern from Staffordshire Polytechnic in 1988, she studied for an MA in Fashion and Textiles at Leicester Polytechnic and later studied for a Masters in Business Administration at Nottingham Trent University. She was also awarded a PHD from London College of Fashion in 2011.

She has held a number of Academic Posts including MA Fashion and Textiles Course Leader at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Head of Fashion and Textiles at De Montfort University and Head of Fashion at University of Northampton.

Dr King said: “Having graduated from Staffordshire, the new job is both an exciting homecoming and a wonderful opportunity to grow an area of the University which it already has a great reputation for.”

“The School of Digital, Technologies and Arts is home to the University’s excellent computing and games courses as well as to those courses which spans the creative industries including surface pattern and ceramics. I am thrilled to be returning to Staffordshire University and Stoke-on-Trent and to play a part in influencing its future.”

Welcoming the appointment, Professor Martin Jones, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, said: “We’re delighted to have Dr King join our leadership team at what is an exciting time for our University.”

“Providing a quality education experience across our course portfolio and responding to industry needs, both regionally and internationally, is a top priority for our University and we believe Dr King’s experience will help inform our future growth and ambition.”

“I look forward to working with Dr King and seeing how she will advance the portfolio that our School of Digital, Technologies and Art has to offer.”

Maria Scrivens

Communications Manager

t: 01782 294375

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e: m.c.scrivens@staffs.ac.uk

Staffordshire University is a Civic University which plays a leading role in improving the regional economy and enhancing quality of life in local communities. We pride ourselves on being connected to the needs of students, academic partners, business and society.

We ranked 6th for social inclusion in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and were in the top 15 for Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2022.

Our main city campus in Stoke-on-Trent features excellent learning and teaching facilities and good transport links. We have a Centre for Health Innovation in Stafford and our Staffordshire University London campus is committed to preparing students for careers in new and emerging tech industries.