The Guardian Higher Education Network revealed the shortlist for the Inspiring Leader 2017 award, and Professor Chris Husbands was one of the nominees!

This award honours a leader who has brought out the best in their team and achieved exceptional results. They champion innovation and collaboration, deliver real change, and inspire the higher education community.

Here is what the Guardian judges said about the Vice-Chancellor:

“Professor Chris Husbands was an inspiring leader of the Institute of Education – hugely knowledgeable about education practice and policy and unafraid of speaking the truth to power. He has now moved to Sheffield Hallam where university staff speak highly about his energy, commitment and vision.”

The eventual winner was Karma Nabulsi, professor of politics at University of Oxford, but we’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate Professor Husbands for this recognition of his work.