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EMS welcomes new dean
Author: Ronel Beukes & Pia Nänny
Published: 02/05/2018

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences today welcomes its new dean, Prof Ingrid Woolard, who joined Stellenbosch University on 1 May.

Prof Woolard, an internationally recognised and respected academic, is the first woman to lead the faculty as dean since it was established 93 years ago.

“I'm looking forward to the challenge of leading SU's largest faculty. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is renowned for its student-centric approach and excellent results and I'm excited to be joining such a committed team," she said.

Prof Woolard has identified four core elements as key to the continued success of the faculty: broadening student access and success, enhancing research excellence, accelerating transformation of the staff body and ensuring relevance of the curriculum.

  • Click here to read more about Prof Woolard's appointment.