Appointment of Professor Nigel Seaton as Interim Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Professor Seaton joined the University in May as Interim Provost. He was previously one of Scotland’s longest serving Vice-Chancellors, having joined Abertay University in 2012 and served as Principal until 2022.

The appointment follows the resignation of Professor Shane O’Neill.

Dr Ian Mair, Deputy Chair of the University Court, said, “I am grateful that Nigel has agreed to take on the duties of Interim Principal and Vice-Chancellor to lend us stability at this challenging time.”

Professor Nigel Seaton said, “I feel honoured to be asked to take on the role of Interim Principal of the University of Dundee, an institution that does great things for its students, for Dundee and the wider region, and for society more generally.

“The University faces considerable challenges in its recovery from a difficult financial position, and from what I know has been a very difficult period for staff. I am ready to work with my colleagues and with the University Court to set the University on its way to a sustainable and successful future. 

“In all this, we should not lose sight of the things that make this university such a great place. Prime among those is Graduation, and I look forward to playing a part in the ceremonies next week to celebrate the achievements of our wonderful graduates.”