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Malcolm Press CBE

Enthusiast · DISC type i
President at Universities UK
📍 Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Malcolm Press is the Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University and President of Universities UK. An internationally-renowned ecologist with a PhD from The University of Manchester, he has published extensively on climate change and ecosystems, with research experience spanning Europe, Africa, and Asia. He also serves on the board of the British Council.

His personal interests include the arts, demonstrated by his role as a trustee for the English National Opera. His extensive background as a field ecologist, including past trusteeships with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and WWF-UK, reflects a deep commitment to environmental conservation and the natural world.

He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to higher education.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
President
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Malcolm shows up

Non-Confrontational
Optimistic
Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics Malcolm cares about

Higher Education Policy
As President of Universities UK, he is instrumental in shaping national conversations on university funding, skills development, research investment, and student support.
International Students
Advocates for the vital role international students play in enriching UK communities and contributing to society, a key theme in his public statements.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
President
Universities UK
1-2021 - 7-2025
Board Member and Vice-President (2024/25)
Universities UK
6-2015
Vice-Chancellor
The Manchester Metropolitan University
9-2020
Board Member
British Council
Board Member
UCAS
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2004 - 2008
Diploma
The University of Sheffield
1980 - 1984
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
The University of Manchester
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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