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The Open University has chosen Middlesex University London head Tim Blackman as its next vice-chancellor.
Blackman will start his new role on 1 October, the OU announced on 8 May. He will take over from Mary Kellett, who has been acting vice-chancellor of the OU since April 2018.
Blackman said it was “a tremendous honour and a privilege” to be appointed vice-chancellor of the OU.