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Sir David will take over at the beginning of September from the current chair, Sir David Eastwood, the University of Birmingham vice-chancellor, who has served three years in post at the mission group.

The Russell Group describes itself as representing 24 ¡°leading UK universities which are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector¡±.

Sir David Greenaway said: ¡°Russell Group universities are world-class institutions ¨C educating more than half a million students and carrying out ground-breaking research. It is vital the UK recognises the importance and value of leading universities and creates an environment that enables them to thrive. I look forward to helping Russell Group universities continue to succeed on the global stage.¡±

The economist has provided advice to a range of government departments including a report on uninsured driving in the UK for the last Labour government and a national review of the training and professional development of doctors in the UK. He is also a former chair of the Armed Forces¡¯ Pay Review Body.

Wendy Piatt, the Russell Group director-general, said that the Nottingham vice-chancellor¡¯s ¡°experience, not only as vice-chancellor of a world-class university but also as key adviser to government on a range of high-level issues including the training of doctors in the UK, and remuneration of the armed services, makes him an ideal choice for chair¡±.

She added: ¡°I have greatly enjoyed working with Professor Sir David Eastwood, and I would like to thank him ¨C?as I know would all the other vice-chancellors ¨C for the important contribution he has made as chair.¡±

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