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Dilshad Sheikh

Name 

Dilshad Sheikh

Role at Arden 

Dean of the Faculty of Business

Location 

Birmingham (accent gives it away!)

Join date

02nd November 2020

 

Why do you I work in Education

My move into academia and the Higher Education sector came was as a result of wanting to help equip individuals from all backgrounds with the skills and character they require to achieve their personal ambitions as well as positively impacting their communities.

My Role

I am Arden’s first ever Dean appointment (still very exciting!) and am responsible for building on Arden’s existing portfolio of business, marketing, accounting, finance, people and healthcare management programmes, providing academic leadership and leading on the creation of the university’s planned new Schools (8 in total) that form the new Faculty of Business. I also oversee the newly created Institution of Foundation Studies.

Best thing about my job

Very passionate and energetic colleagues

Exciting that all the Heads of School including myself are new to Arden and we bring with us over 100 years of HE experiences

The variety of tasks and our agility to switch between them based on priority

I like working with the Centre of Academic Partnerships and our international partners.

First job in my area of speciality

Lecturer in Business and Marketing

My Favourite out of work activity

I enjoy going for walks around my local park as it has a nice small lake and a great place for my two boys to release their energy. They normally chase the ducks!

Favourite Arden benefit

I love the benefits of the Tastecard and the discounts that come with it. I also really like the numerous boxed gifts we get through the year.

About Arden University

Since 1990, Arden University has reshaped flexible higher education, becoming a beacon for accessible learning. Beginning as a trusted online partner for UK universities, we've transformed into a symbol of online and blended degree courses designed for modern lives. With over 90 career-focused qualifications, validated by prestigious bodies like the British Psychological Society and Chartered Management Institute, our dedication to exceptional education stands strong.

Our mission is forward-looking and purposeful. We understand the evolving needs of employers and the global economy, driving us to champion meaningful change. Through our Study Centres in the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, London, Leeds) and Berlin, Germany, we empower a diverse student community to access life-altering degree pathways.

At our core lies equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, rooted in the belief that education is a force for both individual and collective progress. By seamlessly merging technology and education, we're breaking down barriers and revolutionizing conventional learning models. 

Join our community of around 1,100 colleagues in shaping a more accessible, inclusive, and brighter future for all.

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