Professor Simone Buitendijk
Professor Simone Buitendijk, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, is one of our presenters for the Create Student Awards 2026.
Simone Buitendijk is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×. At º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, she is leading on a curriculum redesign and development of the research culture, with a specific focus on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). She is also working with the Tutor Trust to incorporate volunteering into the curriculum, as well as working towards º£½ÇÂÒÂ× joining the Knowledge Equity Network (KEN).
Before joining º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, Simone was Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds. She developed and implemented a new strategy focused on curriculum innovation, closer collaboration with business and industry, EDI, digital innovation and reducing local and global inequality.