Matthew Evans is seeking reappointment as Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic). His current five-year term ends on August 1, 2028. Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane will lead the process using a procedure analogous to the Decanal Renewal and Appointments Procedure while the Senate develops and approves a procedure for appointing academic Vice-Principals.  

An accomplished researcher and administrator, Dr. Evans held senior leadership roles at five universities across Scotland, England, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates before becoming Queen’s Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) on Aug. 1, 2023. As the university’s chief academic officer, he leads the development of its operating budget and works with senior leadership to align operational planning and resources with the university’s strategic goals and Bicentennial Vision.  

He is currently leading several major initiatives, including the Queen's Renew Program and the review of the university's budget model. He is also interim CEO of Bader College in East Sussex, U.K., and is leading a rewilding project at Herstmonceux Castle Estate, which aims to advance nature recovery, climate resilience, research, teaching, and community engagement.

Expressions of interest to serve on the Principal’s Advisory Committee (Review), which will assess the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic)’s performance and provide an evaluative assessment to the Principal as part of the reappointment process, are now being invited and should be submitted by Nov. 30 via email to principal@queensu.ca.  

Queen's community members are invited to share their views on the academic direction and leadership of the university at any time through this online feedback form. All responses are anonymous, and a summary report will be shared with the advisory committee for consideration.  

The advisory committee, chaired by Principal Deane, will include representatives from across the university and its membership is expected to be announced in early 2027. The process is planned to take no longer than 18 months, and the university community will receive updates through the Queen’s Gazette.