Our Colleges

Our colleges create a dynamic environment to support students, develop academic programmes and engage with industry.

College of Health and Life Sciences

The new College of Health and Life Sciences represents the following list of schools:

School of Applied and Health Sciences – Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Psychology (with Child, Clinical, Health and Nutrition and Forensic Psychology pathways), Sport and Exercise Science and Sports Rehabilitation.

School of Nursing and Midwifery – Advanced Clinical Practice, Midwifery, Nursing (Adult Child, Community and Public Health, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health) and Professional Nursing Practice.

School of Allied and Community Health – Chiropractic, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice, Physiotherapy, Radiography and Social Work.

Prof. Alex Kendall

Professor Brian Boag (Executive Dean, College of Health and Life Sciences)

“Welcome to the College of Health and Life Sciences. I’m Professor Brian Boag, Executive Dean, and I lead the Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, Allied and Community Health, and Applied and Health Sciences.

“Our vision for the College is to enhance LSBU’s impact in health and life sciences through collaboration and innovation. We are committed to providing an outstanding student experience and fostering strong connections with the wider community.

“By building on our legacy, we aim to shape the future of healthcare and life sciences, creating lasting change for our students and society.”

Professor Boag has a national and international profile in education leadership and has extensive experience in leading change and delivering improvement strategy in the UK and beyond.


College of Technology and Environment

The new College of Technology and Environment represents the following list of schools:

School of Architecture and Planning – Architecture, Urban and Environmental Planning, Town planning.

School of Construction, Property and Surveying – Courses in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Real Estate, Commercial Management, Architectural Technology.

School of Engineering and Design - Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Chemical and Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Rail systems engineering, Engineering Product Design.

Computer Science and Digital Technology - Courses in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence.

Prof. Alex Kendall

Professor Chris Harty (Executive Dean, College of Technology and Environment)

“Welcome to the College of Technology and Environment I’m Professor Chris Harty, Executive Dean, leading the Schools of Architecture and Planning, Construction, Property and Surveying, Engineering and Design, and Computer Science and Digital Technology.

“The College of Technology and Environment brings together expertise in engineering, architecture and planning, the built environment, and computer science, with a strong focus on sustainability. Our interdisciplinary approach will equip students with the skills to design, build, and engineer the future.

“Through our research and innovation, we collaborate with and advise international governments, from national government and global organisations, to local authorities, NGOs and myriad SMEs, driving forward industry-relevant education and impactful solutions worldwide.”

Professor Chris Harty is well-known in the built environment sector. He is an expert in the interactions between organisations, people and technology in the built environment and the potential impacts of new technologies on industry practice.

College of Society and Professions

The new College of Society and Professions represents the following list of schools:

LSBU Business School – Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Fashion Communication, Marketing, Project Management.

School of Law and Education – Law, Criminology, Education.

School of Arts and Social Sciences – Acting and Performance, Film and Television Practice, Editing and Post-production, Media Production.

Prof. Alex Kendall

Professor Alex Kendall (Executive Dean, College of Society and Professions)

“Welcome to the College of Society and Professions. I’m Professor Alex Kendall, Executive Dean, and I lead three Schools: LSBU Business School, the School of Law and Education and the School of Arts and Social Sciences.

“Our College is a vibrant, inclusive community, committed to widening access to professional practice in the creative, criminal justice, education, and business sectors. We equip future leaders with the skills to drive social transformation through innovative teaching, research, and enterprise.

“By building strong partnerships, we continue to make an impact through the Knowledge Exchange Framework and Research Excellence Framework. I look forward to working together to shape a more inclusive and forward-thinking society.”

Professor Kendall was previously the Dean of the School of Law and Social Sciences at LSBU and is a leading UK author of research into education development and innovation.