Graduations 2025: Pro-Chancellors | The University of Sunderland

Published on 11, July, 2025

Pro-chancellors stood in their cap and gowns

Broadcasting legend, Jeff Brown DL, and former MP for Sunderland Central and member of the House of Lords, Baroness Julie Elliott of Whitburn Bay have been installed as Pro-Chancellors of the University of Sunderland.

Both Jeff and Julie were installed as Pro-Chancellors by Chancellor Leanne Cahill at the University’s Summer Graduation Ceremonies at the Stadium of Light and will join current Pro-Chancellor, James Ramsbotham CBE DL in their new roles.

Pro-chancellor Julie Elliott in cap and gown — Baroness Julie Elliot of Whitburn Bay, Pro-Chancellor of the University of Sunderland

Pro-chancellor Jeff Brown in cap and gown — Jeff Brown DL, Pro-Chancellor of the University of Sunderland

Pro-chancellors stood with Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor — (L-R) Sir David Bell - Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University, Baroness Julie Elliott of Whiburn Bay and Jeff Brown DL - Pro-Chancellors of the University, Leanne Cahill - Chancellor of the University

This comes as Margaret Fay CBE and The Rt Hon Baroness Morris of Yardley PC (Estelle Morris) have stepped down after their five-year term ended as Pro-Chancellors.