Ravensbourne University London completes shift towards three-school academic structure

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In another watershed moment for Ravensbourne University London, the institution has now completed its move towards dividing its degree courses into three academic schools.

Friday 1 August 2025 saw the introduction of a new academic structure which seeks to bring specialist expertise to each of our key disciplines as well as new ways of learning with industry. 

The School of Design, Media and the Creative Industries will be led by its Executive Dean, Andy Rees, whose engagement with Ravensbourne goes back many years. The following departments will now be housed within their new school:

  • Department of Design Practice
  • Department of Media, Film and Television
  • Department of Fashion

I am delighted to be continuing my long working relationship with Ravensbourne as the new Executive Dean for the School of Design, Media and the Creative Industries. The focus of this newly-formed School will be integral in maintaining the University’s outstanding pedigree of producing exceptional talent capable of transforming the creative industries.”

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Andy Rees , Executive Dean, School of Design, Media and the Creative Industries, Ravensbourne University London

Dr Kellie Vincent has been named the Executive Dean of the School of Business, Management and Commerce, in which the Department of Business will be situated. 

As Executive Dean for the School of Business, Management and Commerce, I am committed to ensuring we support the development of business acumen and leadership potential in every student across our widest range of business disciplines fully adopting the Ravensbourne approach to collaborate with our creative and technology colleagues and learn with industry.”

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Dr Kellie Vincent , Executive Dean, School of Business, Management and Commerce, Ravensbourne University London

Finally, we are delighted to welcome Dr Kevin Chalmers to Ravensbourne as he takes up the position of Executive Dean of the School of Computing, Architecture and Emerging Technologies. This school will include the following departments:

  • Department of Computing and Emerging Technologies
  • Department of Architecture
  • Department of Further Education and Apprenticeships

I am immensely excited to have been appointed the Executive Dean for the School of Computing, Architecture and Emerging Technologies. By harnessing the latest industry innovations, Ravensbourne students will be equipped with the skills, expertise and know-how required to future-proof their education and adeptly navigate the sectors we serve.”

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Dr Kevin Chalmers , Executive Dean, School of Computing, Architecture and Emerging Technologies

The University’s new academic structure is yet another reflection of Ravensbourne’s commitment to delivering on the 2025-2030 corporate strategy outlined earlier this year. The three schools will bring a greater level of focus on our key disciplines, enabling us to continue to enrich the prospects of our coveted pool of talent as well as drive change in the creative, technology and business sectors. 

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