University of Edinburgh principal to step down in 2028
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 17:37 · Archive
Sir Peter Mathieson will leave his role as principal of the University of Edinburgh in 2028 and will not seek a third term.
Sir Peter Mathieson, principal of the University of Edinburgh, has announced that he will leave his role in 2028 and will not seek a third term. He disclosed his decision at a meeting of the university court, though the outlets differ on whether this occurred on Monday or Tuesday.
The Scotsman describes the announcement as 'unexpected' and notes that Mathieson's tenure has encompassed 'a decade of turmoil', though it does not specify what this refers to. No further details of his reasons for stepping down or plans for his successor are provided in the available reports.
How it is being reported
- Edinburgh University principal Peter Mathieson to step down amid ongoing staff strikeEdinburgh Live · 5 Oct, 17:50
- Peter Mathieson to step down as Principal of Edinburgh University after decade of turmoilThe Scotsman · 5 Oct, 17:17
- University of Edinburgh principal Sir Peter Mathieson to leave role in 2028Edinburgh Evening News · 5 Oct, 17:00
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