The members elect a UK Board of 24 members including the President, Treasurer and three Vice-Presidents and a co-opted member representing specialist institutions.
Universities UK President and Chair
Professor Eric Thomas, University of Bristol
Vice-Presidents
Professor Sir Christopher Snowden, University of Surrey - England and Northern Ireland
Professor John Hughes, Bangor University - Wales
Professor Seamus McDaid, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of the West of Scotland - Scotland
Treasurer
Professor Julian Crampton, University of Brighton
Elected members
Professor John Craven, University of Portsmouth
Professor Geoffrey Crossick, University of London
Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow DBE, University of Kent
Professor Graham Henderson CBE, Teesside University
Professor Anton Muscatelli, University of Glasgow
Professor Mary Stuart, University of Lincoln
Policy Network Chairs
Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell DBE, University of Bath - Funding and Management
Professor Ian Diamond, University of Aberdeen - Research
Vacant until 1 August 2012 - Students, Quality and Participation
Professor Julia King CBE, Aston University - Employability, Business and Industry
Professor Paul O’Prey, Roehampton University - Longer Term Strategy
Professor Colin Riordan, University of Essex - International
Professor Steven West - University of the West of England, Bristol - Health Education and Research
President's nominees
Professor Michael Arthur, University of Leeds
Professor Janet Beer, Oxford Brookes University
Professor Joy Carter, The University of Winchester
Professor David Eastwood, University of Birmingham
Professor Michael Farthing, University of Sussex
Professor Patrick McGhee, University of East London
Professor Sir Steve Smith, University of Exeter
Co-opted member for Specialist Institutions
Professor Barry Ife CBE, Guildhall School of Music and Drama