Prof. Sir Peter Gregson
It is with great regret that the Academy notes the passing of its esteemed Fellow Prof. Sir Peter Gregson.
Sir Peter was Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield University from 2023 – 2021 and President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast from 2004-2013 and led the Queen’s University with distinction. Under his leadership, Queen’s entered the Russell Group in 2006 as one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities, was named Entrepreneurial University of the Year in 2009 and secured two Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education in 2005 and 2011. He received a Knighthood for Services to Higher Education in 2011.
Sir Peter made a remarkable contribution to the University, Northern Ireland and Queen’s internationally. He was a values-led, inspirational leader, whose commitment to Queen’s students, staff and the wider University community was unwavering.
Sir Peter was awarded Fellowship of the Irish Academy of Engineering in 2007.
The Academy extends its deepest condolences to Lady Gregson, their daughters Ellie, Maria and Chrissie and the family circle.