Ian Hughes
Ian has an extensive teaching background at the University of Leeds. He has previous and current membership of a range of Committees and Boards for the NHS, the British Pharmacological Society and Leeds University. He is a Privy Council lay appointee to the General Osteopathic Council and the General Medical Council as well as a member of a number of associated committees. Ian is currently Chair of Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust and has a long involvement in mental healthcare provision.
Work History
- Professor of Pharmacology Education, University of Leeds 1999 - present
- Assistant Lecturer progressing to Academic Sub-Dean, University of Leeds 1966 - 1999
- Director, Higher Education Academy UK Bioscience Centre 2003-2007
- Director, European Pharmacology Thematic Network (EU Socrates) 1998 - 2002
- Currently also works for the Bar Standards Board, the Judicial Appointments Commission and the General Social Care Council.
Membership of Boards
- Non Executive Director and Trustee of Richmond Fellowship
- Chairman of Leeds Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust 1998 Present
- Privy Council lay appointee to General Medical Council 2004 Present
- Privy Council lay appointee to the General Osteopathic Council 2003 Present
- Board Member, Calderdale Healthcare NHS Trust 1986 -1996
- Chair, Calderdale Healthcare NHS Trust 1996 -1998
- Formerly Board Member, City Leeds YMCA (10 years)
Professional memberships/qualifications
- BSc Pharmacy 1962
- BSc Pharmacology 1963
- PhD Pharmacology 1965
- Member of British Pharmacological Society since 1968
- Member of International Union of Pharmacology Teaching Section (Chair since 1998)