Ben Cosh

Ben Cosh is the Director of Computer Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at University of Kent.

Prior to their current role, Cosh served as the Head of School for Mathematical, Physical & Computational Sciences at University of Reading from July 2004 to August 2021. In this role, they were responsible for a large school comprising departments of Meteorology, Computer Science and Mathematics & Statistics. The school had 350 staff members, including 240 academic and research staff, 1000 student FTE and an annual turnover of £30m.

Cosh has strong relationships with the Met Office, ECMWF, WMO and NERC and academic collaborations across the UK and internationally. Ben is also involved in University-wide committees on Procurement, Estates and Facilities and our halls accommodation and is an active member of the University Senate and Leadership Group.

Ben Cosh has a PhD in Mathematics from Goldsmiths, University of London. Ben also has a BSc(Hons) in Mathematics from The University of Sheffield. In addition, they have completed the Developing Leaders programme at Henley Business School. Finally, they have a PGCE in Post Compulsory Education and Training from University of Greenwich.

They are on a team with Alison Ross-Green - Director of HR & Organisational Development, Marian Garcia - Director (Dean) of Kent Business School, and Georgina Randsleyde Moura - Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Strategy, Planning and Performance. Ben Cosh reports to Karen Cox, Vice-Chancellor and President.