As Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), Dr Caroline Baylon leads on the University’s strategic international goals. This includes overseeing important student recruitment objectives, our international campuses, transnational education and research partnerships, and global engagement to enhance Reading’s international profile, reputation and relationships in key regions. She is on the University Executive Board.
Caroline joined the University of Reading on 1 August 2023. Her previous role was Director International at the University of Bristol and before this she worked as Director of International Partnerships at the University of Bath, heading up its International Relations Office.
Caroline has held a number of senior roles such as Head of International Development at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and Head of International Strategy at the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Her career has also seen her work as a Project Manager in the Research and Enterprise division at the University of Bristol, and as a Financial Analyst at the Ministry of Defence.
Caroline holds a BA in Public Policy and Management from the Institut d'études politiques de Grenoble in France, and an MA in European Studies (Euromasters) and a Doctorate in Business Administration (Higher Education Management) from the University of Bath.
