Professor Nick Brewer FRSB FHEA MRSC

As the Portfolio Associate Vice-Principal: Education and Student Experience, I deputise for the Portfolio Vice-Principal: Education and Student Experience and lead on key parts of the University’s strategy to deliver a world-class student journey. I collaborate with many colleagues across our Faculties and Professional Services to turn our educational goals into measurable results, ensuring that we are inclusive, supportive, and academically rigorous.

Alongside my role as Chair of Biochemistry Education, I lead our Further Education (FE) College Articulations. By building strong partnerships between FE colleges and Higher Education, I create clear, scalable pathways for transferring students. This work strengthens regional education and cements the University of Dundee’s reputation for promoting social mobility and teaching excellence.

Before I came to the University of Dundee, I taught at Bradford College. I tutored students from non-traditional backgrounds and initially, they were low in confidence but as the weeks and months progressed, they began to develop into confident, capable scientists. My experience at Bradford College made me determined to pursue a career in Education. I strongly believe that as many people in our society as possible should have the opportunity to come to university.

• BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry from the University of Leeds.
• MSc in Petrochemicals and Hydrocarbon Chemistry from the University of Manchester.
• PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Manchester.
• Previously a Chemistry Lecturer at Bradford College.