Graeme Davies
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| Born | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Residence | United Kingdom |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Field | Materials engineer |
| Institution | University of Liverpool, University of Glasgow, University of London |
| Alma mater | University of Auckland |
| Known for | Vice-Chancellery of the universities of Liverpool, Glasgow and London. |
Sir Graeme Davies is a New Zealand engineer and academician. He is a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool and the University of Glasgow and current Vice-Chancellor of the University of London, in the United Kingdom.
Davies graduated with a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical engineering and a doctoral degree in Materials science from the University of Auckland and received both a MA and doctorate in science from St Catharine’s College (University of Cambridge). While studying in Auckland he won the most prestigious national award in collegiate sports, the New Zealand Universities Blue for football.[1]
As a scholar, Professor Davies has taught metallurgy at Auckland, Cambridge and Sheffield and has served as Chief Executive of the UK Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE). He is also a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in Britain and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand.
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- ^ UK Centre for Materials Education: Interview with Professor Sir Graeme Davies. Retrieved on October 24, 2006.
