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The head of the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority and former RAF chief has assumed an honorary role at the University of Birmingham.
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Sir Stephen Hillier has accepted an invitation for a three-year Honorary Professorship in the School of Government, effective immediately.
The veteran’s long career with the Royal Air Force concluded with a stint as Chief of the Air Staff from July 2016 to July 2019, following a tenure as Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Military Capability) in the Ministry of Defence between 2012 and 2016.
“I'm delighted to have been appointed as an Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham,” Sir Stephen commented.
“I very much look forward to developing the connections that I've built with the University and its students over a number of years, and to offering further the insights and experiences that I have gained over many years of policy and strategy development at the highest levels within defence and the public sector.”
Professor Richard Black, pro-vice-chancellor and head of the College of Social Sciences, welcomed the veteran to the university.
“We are delighted to welcome such a prominent figure as Sir Stephen Hillier to the College of Social Sciences,” Professor Black said.
“The College is committed to providing the best possible learning environment for our students, including access to honorary professors such as Sir Stephen whose insights on policy and strategy development, defence and aviation, and achieving wider impact will prove to be of great interest to our students.”
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