Amanda Coffey

Amanda Coffey joined the University of the West of England, Bristol in April 2020, as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost. This is a key strategic leadership role, working closely with, and deputising for, the Vice-Chancellor. Amanda has oversight of the academic portfolio of the University, the quality and enhancement of our academic programmes, our research and enterprise ambitions, and the core commitment to inclusivity.

Prior to joining UWE Bristol, Amanda was Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience and Academic Standards at Cardiff University. Amanda joined Cardiff University in 1990 as a lecturer, and was awarded a personal chair in 2006. Amanda held a number of senior leadership positions at Cardiff, including Dean for Education and Students in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Head of the School of Social Sciences.