Professor Rachel Allen

Professor Rachel Allen joined the University of Suffolk as Provost in May 2025. In her role, she provides strategic leadership and direction for the academic functions of the University.

Professor Allen has an academic background in Immunology and Research Capacity Building. She has previously held roles at City St George’s, University of London including Interim Executive Dean for the St George’s School of Health and Medical Sciences and Academic Lead for Quality & Partnerships. In addition to these roles, Professor Allen served as Capacity Building Lead for the NIHR South London Applied Research Collaboration.