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Institutional development · Leadership and governance · United Kingdom

Manchester health faculty dean Ashley Blom to become Provost of the University of Melbourne

Professor Ashley Blom, who heads the University of Manchester's Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, will leave next year to take up the provost role at the University of Melbourne.

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Why it matters: The University of Manchester's Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health will lose its vice-president and dean when Professor Blom departs for Melbourne next year.

The University of Manchester said Professor Ashley Blom will take up the post of Provost at the University of Melbourne.

Professor Blom currently serves as Vice-President and Dean of Manchester's Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, according to the university.

Manchester said he will leave the institution next year.

Editor’s view

Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor

When Professor Blom leaves next year, the University of Manchester will need new leadership for its Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, while the University of Melbourne gains him as its Provost.

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