New executive director takes reins at Herstmonceux Castle's Bader College

Professor Janine Griffiths-Baker, LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD, PFHEA, took up her position last week at the College which is part of Queen’s University (Canada). She has also been appointed as an adjunct professor to the Faculty of Law at Queen’s University.

Professor Griffiths-Baker joins Bader College from CILEx Regulation Limited, one of the largest legal regulators in England and Wales, where she was Chief Executive. She brings with her more than 25 years of experience in higher education, having held several high-profile leadership positions at various public and private institutions across the United Kingdom including Director of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Bristol, Deputy Principal at St Mary’s University (London), Dean of the Faculty of Business and Society at the University of South Wales, Dean of Nottingham Law School, and Chief Executive and Dean of the Institute of Law in the Channel Islands.

She will lead Bader College’s senior management team to deliver ambitious plans for the future of the college campus and the wider Herstmonceux Castle Estate.

In addition to offering an outstanding study abroad opportunity for approximately 200 undergraduate students each year, Bader College sits on 600 acres of land containing medieval parklands, ancient woodlands, meadows, ponds, marshlands, and formal gardens.

Under Professor Griffiths-Baker’s leadership, the college will remain dedicated to offering inspirational, innovative learning and advancing the sustainable development of its estate through the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

By implementing sustainable ecological practices and championing biodiversity, Bader College aims to provide a living laboratory for its resident scholars, staff, the local community and thousands of visiting members of the public each year.

“I was absolutely delighted to accept the role and I am incredibly excited at the prospect of leading Bader College into the future” said Professor Griffiths-Baker.

“I was drawn to the position by the extraordinary potential of the estate, as well as by Queen’s University’s exciting plans to expand its international footprint.

"I’m new to the area myself, but hope to form strong ties locally, as well as with our partners around the globe.

"I sincerely hope that under my leadership, Bader College becomes even more instrumental in bringing Alfred Bader’s vision for the castle to fruition.”