The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. David's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About David
Professor David Coslett is a member of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor at Plymouth University. He was Interim Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive until January 2016. A distinguished and long serving academic, with a career spanning 25 years in the UK HE sector, David was previously Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) where he was responsible for Student Experience, Curriculum Development, Academic Partnerships and External Relations. Prior to this, he held posts as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Cultural Engagement and Dean of the Faculty of Arts. For a number of years he was Head of the School of Art and Performance at the former Exeter College of Art and Design.
An expert in Theatre in Education and a champion of the University and city's cultural agenda, David was formerly secretary of the UK Council of University Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. He serves on a number of Boards and Trusts, including the South West Film & Television Archive, and is Vice-Chair of the Plymouth Culture Board.
David holds degrees from the universities of Cardiff, Leeds and Durham and is a diplomate of the Guildhall School of Music and drama, London. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Contact David
OVC, 18 Portland Villas, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 582010
D.Coslett@plymouth.ac.uk
