Professor Peter John has worked at UWL for 13 years

(UWL Vice Chancellor Peter John)

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of West London has been recognised in the Queen's honours for his work in higher education

Professor Peter John has worked in sector for more than 30 years, joining UWL in 2007 and going on to lead the University's transformation. 

He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Queen’s 2020 New Year honours list for his outstanding work and service to higher education. 

Speaking about the honour and UWL’s ongoing success, Professor Peter John said: “I am both thrilled and humbled to receive this award. It is a fitting acknowledgement of the importance of education and the essential role it plays in unlocking potential and transforming people’s lives for the benefit of all.   

“It is also a proud day for me and my family as well as an acknowledgement of those both past and present, who have served and continue to serve the University so well.  

“Above all, however, it is the students who, often against the odds, achieve so much; it is they who are most deserving of what this honour represents.” 

Now sitting near the top 50 universities in the country, UWL has been ranked as the best modern university in London, and one of the top ten modern universities in the UK. 

January 9, 2020