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Professor Peter Slee

Vice Chancellor

Professor Peter Slee joined Leeds Beckett University as Vice Chancellor in September 2015. Peter was educated at the University of Reading, gained his PhD in Modern History from the University of Cambridge and was a postdoctoral fellow at Manchester and Durham. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an award-winning author, teacher and trainer.

Peter joined Leeds Beckett from the University of Huddersfield where he had been Deputy Vice Chancellor since 2010. He has held a number of senior roles in higher education management at Northumbria, Durham and Aston universities and at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) where he was Head of Education Policy.

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Professor Peter Slee joined Leeds Beckett University as Vice Chancellor in September 2015. Peter was educated at the University of Reading, gained his PhD in Modern History from the University of Cambridge and was a postdoctoral fellow at Manchester and Durham. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an award-winning author, teacher and trainer.

Peter joined Leeds Beckett from the University of Huddersfield where he had been Deputy Vice Chancellor since 2010. He has held a number of senior roles in higher education management at Northumbria, Durham and Aston universities and at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) where he was Head of Education Policy.

Professor Peter Slee joined Leeds Beckett University as Vice Chancellor in September 2015. Peter was educated at the University of Reading, gained his PhD in Modern History from the University of Cambridge and was a postdoctoral fellow at Manchester and Durham. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an award-winning author, teacher and trainer.

Peter joined Leeds Beckett from the University of Huddersfield where he had been Deputy Vice Chancellor since 2010. He has held a number of senior roles in higher education management at Northumbria, Durham and Aston universities and at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) where he was Head of Education Policy.

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The Manchester School of History: Tout's contribution to the pedagogy of academic history

Featured 2019 Thomas Frederick Tout (1855-1929) Refashioning history for the twentieth century University of London Press

The chapter establishes Tout's seminal role in the development of the teaching of history in UK higher education between 1884 and 1926

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Leadership in Crisis

Featured 04 February 2025 Elgar Encyclopedia of Leadership Edward Elgar Publishing
AuthorsPereira V, Slee PRH, Rizomyliotis I

Leadership in crisis refers to guiding organisations through unexpected, high-pressure situations. Historically, effective crisis leadership has been crucial during pivotal moments, requiring rapid decision-making, effective communication, and maintaining morale. Traditional leadership theories have evolved to include crisis-specific competencies, emphasising resilience, emotional intelligence, and ethical considerations. Modern challenges, such as global pandemics and economic instability, highlight the necessity for leaders who can balance decisiveness with empathy and long-term strategic thinking. As crises become more complex, leadership approaches must adapt, leveraging technology and fostering resilience to navigate future challenges successfully.

News & Blog Posts

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Leeds Beckett launches Leeds City Challenge to drive student innovation for the city

  • 27 Feb 2026
Rose Bowl
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Leeds Beckett University receives Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education for pioneering prison learning partnership

  • 25 Feb 2026
Group of Leeds Beckett University staff and former students posing together at an awards ceremony in a formal reception room, with one member wearing academic robes and a Leeds Beckett University sign displayed behind them.
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Leeds Beckett community members honoured in New Year list

  • 30 Dec 2025
City Campus
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Leeds Beckett University to launch Sport Health Tech Incubator to boost innovation and wellbeing in West Yorkshire

  • 20 Oct 2025
Leeds United player, Rodrigo Moreno Machado, running on a treadmill in LBU's Centre for Human Performance
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