Life’s nice for the Vice EXETER’S Vice-Chancellor, Sir Steve Smith, is to be paid a massive £830,000 total as part of a special end of career remuneration package. This has been determined by a remuneration committee who have decided that this amount is justified. The package is around double his regular £424,000 salary, which is […]
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Exeter University maintains its position in the latest world university rankings
Exeter University has been ranked 161st in the QS World University Rankings, maintaining its position from last year. The QS World University Rankings is the largest international league table and places are allocated according to indicators such as academic and employer reputation. Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter, Professor Sir Steve Smith, said: “This latest ranking […]
“I would be lying if I said it is easy to justify the salary” – An interview with Sir Steve Smith
James Beeson, Editor, meets with Vice-Chancellor Sir Steve Smith to discuss the consequences of the General Election for higher education, the real story behind those staff expenses, and looming early mornings for Exeter’s students. It is with some trepidation that I approach Northcote House, preparing to interview a man who earns more a year than […]