Granada Reports’ Lucy Meacock named as next Chancellor of Salford University

Granada Reports presenter Lucy Meacock has been named as the next Chancellor of Salford University.

Lucy, who has worked for the news channel for over three decades, will become the seventh person to take up the position, after the Duke of Edinburgh, human geneticist Sir Walter Bodmer and, Jackie Kay CBE.

She will act as the ceremonial head of the institution, which will require her to support the work of the University by helping to raise its profile and advocating its vision, mission and values.

Lucy also hopes to support students across the University, as well as recognise the challenging times they have faced over the past few years due to the pandemic and praise them for their resilience.

She said: “It is a great honour and a complete privilege to be linked to such a thriving hub of talent.

“I have seen first-hand how the University of Salford has a tradition of nurturing and encouraging students to become their very best, in a part of the world which I love.

“We have all had to get ourselves through a challenging time recently which has really tested our spirit.

“Students have shown great resolve and I am sure when they enter the world of work they can draw on this strength of character. I want to help them in any way I can.”

And speaking on her own career, Lucy added: “I know I have been lucky – but the harder you work the luckier you get.

“I hope students will look at me and realise if you show commitment and determination, you can have a rewarding and successful career.

“Salford is very close to my heart… I have always encouraged talent to stay in the North West or to come back here one day – to make a difference.”

The presenter received an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the university in recognition of her services to regional news broadcasting in 2019. 

Her new role as Chancellor will be formalised at a special celebratory Installation ceremony on June 16th 2022 on campus at the University of Salford.