Anne Carlisle

Anne Carlisle OBE is a prominent British educator who served as the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Falmouth University from 2009 to 2022.12 Born in Northern Ireland in 1956, Carlisle has had a distinguished career in higher education spanning over three decades.14

Educational Background

Carlisle attended Ballyclare High School from 1974 to 1976.13 She then pursued her passion for art and design, completing a Diploma in Foundation Art & Design at the University Polytechnic, Belfast in 1976.1 Her academic journey continued with:

• A First Class Honours degree in Fine Art from the University of Ulster, Belfast (1979)
• A Master's degree from the University of Arts, London (1981)1

Career Progression

Carlisle's career in academia includes several notable positions:

• Senior Lecturer in Fine Art and Media at Gwent College of Higher Education (1990)
• Head of Field in Interactive Arts at the University of Wales College, Newport (1995)
• Head of the Department of Art & Design, University of Wales College, Newport (1997)
• Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Wales in Newport1

Leadership at Falmouth University

In 2009, Carlisle was appointed Vice-Chancellor and CEO of University College Falmouth.1 During her tenure:

• She oversaw the merger with Dartington College of Arts
• Falmouth University gained full university status in 2012
• She led initiatives in research and innovation1

Carlisle announced her plans to step down from her role in early 2022, after serving for over 11 years.25

Honors and Achievements

In recognition of her contributions to Higher Education in Cornwall, Anne Carlisle was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2019 New Year Honours.1