University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor

The Guardian World Thursday 06 August 2026, 09:00 UTC By Richard Adams Education editor 1 min read

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George Holmes was suspended in 2025 over allegations involving financial mismanagement and other misconductThe University of Greater Manchester’s embattled vice-chancellor has had his contract terminated by the university’s governing body, ending a period of uncertainty over the university’s leadership. Sir George Holmes, who had led the university for two decades, was initially suspended last year over allegations involving financial mismanagement and other misconduct.

George Holmes was suspended in 2025 over allegations involving financial mismanagement and other misconduct

The University of Greater Manchester’s embattled vice-chancellor has had his contract terminated by the university’s governing body, ending a period of uncertainty over the university’s leadership.

Sir George Holmes, who had led the university for two decades, was initially suspended last year over allegations involving financial mismanagement and other misconduct.

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