Steve is a highly experienced university administration professional, with a deep understanding of the Higher Education sector developed over 25 years. He has spent his entire career in Higher Education roles, spanning the full breadth of university functions including Faculty, Strategy, Planning, Student Experience, Inclusion, Registry, Quality and Standards, Governance, Compliance, Information Technology, Estates, and numerous strategic projects. He is relentless in ensuring high quality standards and cares deeply about the integrity of Higher Education.

Tracie Greenhalgh leads our highly talented and specialist team of professionals across all disciplines of our People Team, including reward and well-being, talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, organisational development, generalists, and internal communications.

Tracie began her career as a policewoman before transitioning to human resources where she has spent over 25 years working across a variety of sectors. She firmly believes in a people before process approach, encouraging wholehearted leadership to enable individuals to shine.

Professor Ashraf Jawaid OBE is the Chief Executive Officer, International Partnerships for Global University Systems. He leads development initiatives across the network and heads Transnational Education and Partnerships for Arden University. He was Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire, responsible for Home, EU and International Recruitment and Associate Dean of Engineering at Coventry University. Professor Jawaid earned his MA in Production Management from Birmingham University and his PhD from the University of Warwick, where he then continued for 12 years.

Professor Carl Lygo is a barrister, a Diplock Scholar, a Blackstone scholar and a Professor of English Common Law.

He has been a member of faculty at the University of Leeds, Leeds Metropolitan University, London Guildhall University, City University London and the University of East Anglia. For his ground-breaking work in establishing BPP Law School as a leading professional law school, he was included in the UK's 'Hot 100 Lawyers' list by The Lawyer magazine.

I had been searching for over six months to try and find the best university to study at and Arden covered everything I needed and more.

Professor Victoria O'Donnell is Dean of Learning and Teaching and Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor Academic. She joined Arden in August 2021. Victoria’s academic background is in psychology, specifically the psychological aspects of learning, teaching and education, across the lifespan. She has had a long career in higher education teaching and research, as well as management and leadership. Her experience spans many institutions, including Russell Group and post-92 universities, and in both the public and private sectors.

Continuing my studies at Arden has been the best decision I made. I’m very grateful for Arden University and feel that I have progressed not only professionally, but also personally.

The best thing about studying with Arden is accessibility. I am able to contact student support easily and I always get a quick response back.