Professor given ambassador role at University of Wolverhampton
The University of Wolverhampton's new pro-chancellor for health has said he is "deeply honoured" to represent the institute in a city close to his heart.Prof Patrick Vernon OBE will take on the role of "roving ambassador" for the university at external events on a local, national and global scale.Prof Vernon's work centres around social justice and health inequalities within ethnic minority communities. In 2018, he received an honorary PhD from the university for his work on migration history and equalities."This is a region close to my heart, and I am committed to leveraging my experience to support the university's mission in advancing health and community well-being," he said.
The professor added he was "deeply honoured" to accept the role. Angela Spence, chair of the board of governors at the university, said:"We are delighted to welcome Patrick to this important position."His exceptional track record in addressing health inequalities as well as his very strong connections to the city of Wolverhampton make him an ideal pro-chancellor for health."
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