and edited the Penguin edition of Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad (Penguin Books, 1983). He edited the first collection of poems by the American First World War nurse and novelist Mary Borden (Dare-Gale Press, 2015). His media appearances include BBC Two's War of Words: Soldier Poets of the Somme, broadcast in 2014 and a Channel 4 programme on drugs and art. Affiliations O'Prey has served on a number of bodies, the current or most recent of which include: University of Sussex Council (2021-present); Universities UK Board and chair of the Longer Term strategy Group (2010–2019); the Edward James Foundation and West Dean College trustee (2015–present), Froebel Trust trustee (2013–19), Higher Education Funding Council for England Strategic Advisory Committee on Leadership Governance and Management (2005–11); Higher Education Careers Services Unit Board (2006–13); London Higher Board (2006–09); Sport England Higher Education Stakeholder Group (2008–present); Putney High School, governor (2004–09); editorial board of Despatches, journal of the Imperial War Museum; the War Poets Association (Board member 2007–present; President 2007–13); and Worldwide Universities Network Academic Board (2002–04). Career Prior to joining the University of Roehampton as vice-chancellor and chief executive when it gained independent university status in 2004, O'Prey spent 16 years at the University of Bristol, where he worked in a variety of capacities, latterly as director of academic affairs. At Bristol he played a seminal role in the introduction of entrepreneurship as an academic discipline and in the establishment of enterprise and knowledge Transfer as key themes in the university's mission. He played a key role in the development of the university's research strategy and education strategy, and in the development of initiatives to improve access to the university for students from non-traditional backgrounds. He was also warden of the University of Bristol hall of residence Goldney Hall until 2004. According to the university's website, during O'Prey's tenure as vice-chancellor, the University of Roehampton has adopted a strategy to establish a strong academic reputation. In 2014 Roehampton was ranked the most research intensive modern university in the UK, with two-thirds of research rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'. Awards In 2011, O'Prey received honorary doctorates from the University of Bristol and Manhattanville College (New York). Honours O'Prey was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to higher education and the literary history of the First World War. References 1956 births Living