TWO new deputy vice-chancellors have been appointed at Southampton Solent University.

Mike Wilkinson, who was formerly pro vice-chancellor at London South Bank University, will oversee Solent’s faculty of technology and Warsash Maritime Academy, as well as student recruitment and commercial partnerships.

Richard Blackwell, who joins from the Higher Education Funding Council for England, will have responsibility for advancing skills, strategies and partnerships, fostering social and community engagement, and improving student satisfaction and employability.