13 Facts About Madeleine Atkins

Madeleine Atkins was formerly vice-chancellor of Coventry University, and the Chief Executive of the Higher Education Funding Council for England.

Madeleine Atkins studied law and history at Girton College, Cambridge, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974.

Madeleine Atkins then trained as a teacher at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

Madeleine Atkins obtained a PhD from University of Nottingham in 1982.

Madeleine Atkins was then a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Nottingham from 1982 to 1983, before joining Newcastle University in 1984 as a lecturer.

Madeleine Atkins was promoted to senior lecturer in 1988, and rose to be pro-vice-chancellor.

Madeleine Atkins was vice-chancellor of Coventry University from 2004 to 2013.

Madeleine Atkins became Chief Executive of the Higher Education Funding Council for England on 1 January 2014.

In July 2018, it was announced that Madeleine Atkins would be the next President of Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge in succession to Jackie Ashley.

Madeleine Atkins took up the post in October 2018, becoming the college's 9th president.

Madeleine Atkins was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to Higher Education.

Madeleine Atkins was promoted to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2019 New Year Honours.

Madeleine Atkins is a Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands.