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==== Visitor ====
As defined in the university charter, the Visitor of the university is the monarch of the United Kingdom, who, upon establishment, was Queen Elizabeth II. The current visitor of the university is her successor, King Charles III. The visitor is the final arbiter of any dispute within the university, except in those areas where legislation has removed this to the law courts or other ombudsmen. Student complaints and appeals were heard by the visitor until the Higher Education Act 2004 came into force. All student complaints are now heard by the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education.
==== Chancellor ====
The Chancellor, currently Alan Milburn, is the formal and ceremonial head of the university.
Former Chancellor Sir Chris Bonington serves as the Chancellor's Ambassador, whilst Alistair Burt is the current Pro-Chancellor and chair of the University Council, succeeding Roger Liddle in October 2020.
==== Vice-Chancellor ====
The Vice-Chancellor is the chief academic and executive officer of the university. The Vice-Chancellor is supported by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, three Pro Vice-Chancellors, and the Provost for Student Experience, Colleges and the Library. Andrew John Schofield was appointed Vice-Chancellor in November 2019, after the resignation of Mark Smith in September 2019. Andy Schofield took up the post of Vice-Chancellor on 1 May 2020, with Steve Bradley holding the position of Interim Vice-Chancellor during the interim period.
Schofield announced his resignation effective August 2025, the University announced he would be replaced by Steve Decent as of January 2026. Rebecca Lingwood, who is Deputy Vice-Chancellor, will hold the position of Interim Vice-Chancellor during the interim period.
=== Finances ===
In the financial year ending 31 July 2024, Lancaster had a total income of £401.7 million (2022/23 – £381 million) and total expenditure of £290.7 million (2022/23 – £345 million). Key sources of income included £206.8 million from tuition fees and …
