Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation

Role and responsibilities

The Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation:

• leads the Research Excellence Framework (REF) preparations
• supports large, multidisciplinary, cross-faculty research programmes
• oversees University-level research institutes
• engages with key research funders and external partners.

Post holder

Professor Guy Poppy (he/him) joined the University as the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation on 1st October 2024. 

Professor Guy Poppy's biography

Professor Poppy is a biologist by background and widely known for his expertise in transforming food systems, both nationally and globally, through themes of human health and sustainability. His roles have included Head of the University of Southampton’s School of Biological Sciences and cross-university directorships focused on interdisciplinary research. He has also served as Chief Scientific Adviser to the Food Standards Agency and Interim Executive Chair of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). 

Expenses

Expenses are published every 6 months for all members of the Executive Group.