Arden University, UK. Arden University has appointed Professor Dr Cyndi Banks as deputy vice chancellor. Cyndi has more than 13 years of experience in leading higher education administration and has a strong record of improving all dimensions of the student learning experience across a diverse range of institutions. Her previous roles support her expertise in academia, with a strong background in teaching, boosting student engagement and retention. Her academic history is in children and human rights, juvenile and criminal justice, and the rule of law with global criminology, with works published in all of these areas. Commenting on her new role, Cyndi said: “I’m thoroughly excited to start my role as deputy VC and work with Professor Carl Lygo, alongside the talented academics and students at Arden University, to strengthen the institution and its offer to students.”