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Professor Rupert Pearse OBE appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Science at the University of Surrey

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Perrett Laver
Published
14 May 2026
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Higher Education
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United Kingdom

University of Surrey appoints Professor Rupert Pearse OBE as Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Science

Following an exhaustive international recruitment process, Professor Rupert Pearse OBE, a healthcare leader who oversaw a fivefold increase in clinical studies and scholarly output at one of England’s largest NHS trusts, has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey.

Professor Pearse’s research focuses on improving outcomes for critically ill and older, high-risk patients undergoing major surgery. He has led numerous large multi-centre randomised trials, epidemiological studies and mixed-methods research projects, with a growing body of work extending to patients in the global south.

Rupert brings the experience of a distinguished academic leader and practising NHS clinician, which will be invaluable as we pursue our ambition to build a pioneering, purposeful and globally recognised One Health ecosystem, bringing together interdisciplinary research and education in human an animal health

Professor Stephen Jarvis

University of Surrey

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