Local Transport Today is the authoritative, independent journal for transport decision makers. Analysis, Comment & News on Transport Policy, Planning, Finance and Delivery since 1989.

Sharples leaves DfT science role to become Dean at Manchester University

19 September 2025
Sarah Sharples
Sarah Sharples

 

Professor Sarah Sharples is ending her role at the DfT where she has been Chief Scientific Adviser since 2021 and joining the University of Manchester this month as the new Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

She was seconded to DfT from the University of Nottingham where she was Pro-Vice Chancellor.

At the DfT she has led on many of the engineering and science challenges in transport, including decarbonisation, applications of artificial intelligence and...

+45% more

 

Principal Transport Planner
Camden Council
Camden
Starting salary: £50,537
Senior Transport Planner
Camden Council

Starting salary: £46,006
Infrastructure Delivery Manager
Cheshire East Council
Crewe
54,994 - £62,777
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
 
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2025 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020