Dr Simon Stobart has been appointed Teesside University's new Dean of the School of Computing and in this role he will be overseeing a diverse portfolio of courses, including computer games and animation, as well as the more traditional computer science.

Dr Stobart says, "To be appointed as Dean when we’re University of the Year is absolutely fantastic. I’m aiming to make the School the number one place for anyone in the world who wants to study computing, animation and games design. The School has a history of innovation and being at the forefront of technology and is recognised as delivering world leading education and research."

Dr Stobart first joined Teesside University in 2008 when his role was Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Development for the School of Computing. Since joining Teesside University he has played a key role in international developments for the School of Computing.

He says, "We now have high quality strategic franchise partnerships in Europe, Africa, Middle East and South East Asia. To see these grow and start to flourish is very pleasing."

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Content added on 16th March 2010.

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