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Robert Van de Noort CBE DL

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Vice Chancellor at University of Reading
📍 Cowley, England, United Kingdom

Robert Van de Noort is the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Reading and a historian and archaeologist specializing in wetland environments. He applies his academic background in climate change adaptation to his public roles, including chairing the Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee and serving as a Deputy Lieutenant of Berkshire.

Beyond his university duties, Robert is deeply involved in community and environmental stewardship. He serves as President of the River Thames Society and is a Patron of Launchpad Reading, a charity dedicated to ending homelessness. His work reflects a long-standing commitment to connecting academia with public service and environmental sustainability.

He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for his contributions to science, flood risk management, and sustainability.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Vice Chancellor
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cowley, England, United Kingdom
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Climate Adaptation
His archaeological research focuses on how past societies adapted to climate and sea-level change, a theme that directly informs his work on flood risk management.
Flood Risk Management
He has chaired the Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, providing governance for the Environment Agency and protecting communities from flooding.
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Career

Work history

2-2019
Vice Chancellor
University of Reading
8-2018 - 2-2019
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
University of Reading
8-2014 - 7-2018
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Academic Planning and Resource
University of Reading
9-2017 - 8-2024
Chair, Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee
Defra
8-2011 - 7-2014
Dean, College of Social Science and International Studies & Professor of Wetland Archaeology
University of Exeter
In the press

Media appearances

A Year Review: 2024 Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort talks us through. Featured in Facebook (University of Reading official page)
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An Interview with University of Reading's Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Van de Noort CBE – Leading by Example. Featured in Pearl – University of Reading
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Exeter
1984 - 1988
Drs
University of Amsterdam
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