Dr. Bashir Makhoul
Dr. Bashir Makhoul brings a unique breadth of experience to his role as President and Vice-Chancellor of UCW. An artist by vocation and training, Dr. Makhoul’s works explore themes of conflict, displacement and identity, and have been featured in top galleries worldwide.
Dr. Makhoul joined UCW in 2023 following a 6½ year term as President and Vice-Chancellor at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in the United Kingdom, where he spearheaded the creation of the UK’s first Business School for the Creative Industries. Under his leadership, UCA was named Modern University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide in 2019.
Dr. Makhoul shares UCW’s “commitment to providing high-quality education” and draws on his global experience in academia to lead the University in providing innovative courses and programs.