Prof. Julie Mennel PhD
Vice Chancellor, University Of Cumbria

A mathematics and physics graduate with a PhD in Applied Physics, Julie has an international reputation in the field of forensic and crime scene science. She has served on the Home Office Forensic Science Advisory Council and the Skills for Justice Forensic Science Occupational Skills Committee, making significant contributions to forensic science strategy, education and workforce development in the UK and overseas.

Julie was previously a Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Sunderland, with responsibility for the academic and research provision, student experience and graduate outcomes, student and learning support and quality assurance and enhancement. Her brief also involved leading the university’s international and transnational activities, student recruitment and product development.

Julie has also held senior positions at Northumbria and Teesside universities. She is a former President and honorary member of the North East Association of Science Education and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, The Chartered Society for Forensic Sciences, Institute of Measurement & Control and the RSA.