Professor Gabrielle Finn appointed AVP for Teaching, Learning and Students

19 Sep 2023

Professor Finn takes up the role as the new Associate Vice-President (AVP) for Teaching, Learning and Students from 1 October 2023

Gabrielle takes over the role from Professor Judy Williams who was recently appointed Pro-Vice Chancellor for Education and Students at Queen’s University Belfast.

Gabrielle is a Professor of Medical Education and is currently Vice-Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students in FBMH. Her new role builds on her existing leadership experience and achievements at Faculty and University level, where she has led projects such as Assessment for the Future and addressing differential attainment.

Gabrielle will work alongside Professors April McMahon and Danielle George within the Teaching, Learning and Students leadership team with a core objective to improve education and student experiences at the University.

The primary focus of Gabrielle’s AVP role will be:

• equality and inclusion
• access and student participation
• enhancements to assessment and feedback
• and student voice.

Professor Danielle George’s AVP role has a focus on flexible learning.

Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students said: "Following a competitive process, I am delighted to see Gabrielle take up this important role as AVP for Teaching, Learning and Students. She will play a vital part in the continued development and delivery of University strategy and policy for teaching, learning and student experience, in line with the ambitious goals set out in Our Future."