New Year’s Honour for Prof. Anne Heaslett

The Governing Body and staff of Stranmillis University College are delighted that Professor Anne Heaslett, our former principal, has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list.  Professor Heaslett has been has  been awarded the MBE.

An MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) is awarded for an outstanding achievement or service to the community. This will have had a long-term, significant impact and stand out as an example to others. Professor Heaslett received her MBE for her services to education.

Professor Heaslett is a distinguished academic and educational administrator who, for over 25 years, held senior leadership roles within the further and higher education sectors in Northern Ireland. Appointed Principal of Stranmillis University College in August 2007, during her 14 years at Stranmillis, she was a passionate advocate of community engagement, collaborative learning, continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Professor Heaslett is a graduate of the University of Ulster with an honours degree in History and Education. She completed a Master’s degree in Curriculum Development and received her DPhil in Education in 1984. In 1998, she gained an MSc in Executive Leadership (International Programme). She has also studied at the Harvard Business School.