Professor Duncan Ivison

President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manchester

Professor Duncan Ivison, FAHA FRSN, is President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester.

He holds degrees from McGill University and the London School of Economics. With over 20 years at the University of Sydney, Duncan has extensive experience in academic leadership, including roles as Dean and Deputy Vice Chancellor. A distinguished political and moral philosopher, he’s received numerous awards and held visiting positions at prestigious institutions worldwide. Duncan is passionate about public engagement and building partnerships between universities, communities, industry, and governments.