Fraser Woodburn

Role

The University Secretary is responsible for the effective governance of the institution, regulation and compliance, student fees strategy, student numbers planning and regulatory returns, managing the relationship with funding councils especially HEFCE, and ensuring that all of the administrative units are effectively managed and meet University objectives.

Career

Fraser has been University Secretary since January 1999.  Prior to joining the OU he held senior appointments at the Universities of Essex and Hull.  In his earlier career he held positions at the Universities of Edinburgh and Stirling, as well as working in local government.

He holds a degree in Mathematical Physics from the University of Edinburgh and a Diploma in Public Administration.

Contact

Fraser Woodburn
University Secretary
The Open University
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Tel: +44(0)1908 653213
Email: Fraser.Woodburn@open.ac.uk