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Professor Osama Khan appointed as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive at The University of South Wales

Lead Author
Perrett Laver
Published
25 Nov 2025
Industry
Higher Education
Location
United Kingdom

The University of South Wales appoints Professor Osama Khan as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

Professor Khan joins The University of South Wales from Aston University, where he served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). Professor Khan brings extensive experience in higher education leadership and a strong commitment to curriculum innovation, student experience, teaching excellence, and digital transformation. Professor Khan will join the university next May.

It is a privilege to be appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Wales. I am deeply inspired by the University’s unwavering commitment to inclusive education and its pivotal role in driving social and economic progress across Wales and beyond. I look forward to working collaboratively with the USW community—students, staff, and partners—to build on the University’s impressive achievements and shape a bold, ambitious future together.

Professor Osama Khan

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