Appointments

Universities and Colleges Employers Association

Peter Humphreys, former personnel director of the National Rivers Authority and Stanton plc, fellow of the Institute of Personnel and Development, has been appointed chief executive.

University and Colleges Admissions Service

Alison Scott, principal and chief executive of the Somerset College of Arts and Technology, has joined the board.

University of Durham

Robert Hawley, international energy expert president of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, has been appointed chairman of the council, succeeding Howard Phelps.

Accreditation Syndicate for Education and Training

Anthony Helliwell, senior education officer at BTec and former principal of a further education college, has been appointed chief auditor.

University of Edinburgh

Bob Smailes, director of research and innovation services, University of Dundee, has been appointed director of research services.