A new dean for Nottingham Trent

Nottingham Trent University has appointed Peter Westland as the new dean at its school of architecture, design and the built environment. Westland was formerly assistant dean for external affairs at Sheffield Hallam University, with responsibility for regional, national and international business development opportunities.

Westland is a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, a member of the Chartered Institute of Building and a fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He says: "Nottingham Trent University is going through some fantastic developments at the moment. I have been so impressed by the staff and students that I have met, and the investment in facilities and accommodation by the university is inspirational. The school of architecture, design and the built environment is in a strong position to develop its already impressive reputation, and I'm looking forward to working with and supporting my new colleagues in producing high calibre graduates and a first class student experience.”

Westland replaces Professor Gordon Kennedy as dean of the school, who left Nottingham Trent University earlier this year.