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Catholic University of Brasília

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Taguatinga, Brazil
1501+ in World University Rankings 2026
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The Catholic University of Brasilia is a private, non-profit, Catholic university located in Brasilia, the federal capital of Brazil. This 44 year-old institution was established in 1974 as the Catholic School of Humanities (FCCH), with courses in business administration, economics and education. Currently, UCB is the only private University of the Federal District and ranks the 6th among all private institutions in Brazil. UCB has three campuses; the main campus is located in the city of Taguatinga away 21km from Brasília, while the second and third campuses in Asa Norte and Asa Sul respectively are located in the city of Brasília. These huge facilities house six schools that offer 53 majors to 19,000 students, of which 3,000 are postgraduates. The different schools of health, business, medicine, law and education, humanities and the polytechnic school are constantly offering new courses to cater for the surge in student enrollment in distance learning programs at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The university is dedicated to offering a full-fledged academic experience to students. As such, a huge library system that coordinates five physical libraries and a virtual library with more than 100,000 titles and 218,000 volumes is available. This is in addition to a distance education centre and the Hospital of the Catholic University of Brasilia. Since Brasilia, which succeeded Rio de Janeiro as Brazil’s capital, was only built in three years, the city has a modern vibe to it. Brasilia boasts innovate city planning, modern architecture and easy to spot tourism attractions, including the Catedral Metropolitana, the Palácio dos Arcos, which houses the Foreign Ministry and the museum of indigenous people.

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54 F : 46 M (1)
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20.7 (1)
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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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Hong Kong


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New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi


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BANGOR UNIVERSITY

Bangor University

United Kingdom, Bangor

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Bangor University

United Kingdom, Bangor


We seek to appoint a visionary leader to establish the Albert Gubay Business School (AGBS) - an ambitious and exciting project that will play a leading role in changing the economic landscape of north Wales. The AGBS will serve as a transformative force, empowering people, businesses, and communities through innovative education, entrepreneurship, and impactful research. Serving as a vibrant hub for business education, applied research, and business engagement, the AGBS will attract top talent from Wales and the world. It will offer programmes that are highly aligned with evolving business needs (e.g., data analytics and AI, sustainability, digital business, finance & compliance, etc.), offer internships, placements, & strong links with industry, and attract high quality students from the Uk and internationally in order to upskill and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. Bangor is a distinctive university in the oldest city in Wales, with a strong reputation for its teaching and research, and for playing an impactful role in its region. Following a proposed donation of £10.5 million from the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation, the Bangor Business School changed its name to the Albert Gubay Business School in 2025. The school serves a hub for growth, opportunity and collaboration across North Wales. It is home to exceptional teaching and research excellence, exemplified by key centres such as Rhanbarth Centre for Sustainable Regions and Economies, and the Institute of European Finance, with links to industry and businesses across the UK and Globally. Its culture of excellence is reflected in its ranking in the top 5 UK institutions for banking and finance. The inaugural Dean will oversee the school’s development, manage the current portfolio, the expansion of links with industry, and the maintenance of current partnerships. They will continue to foster a strong culture of research excellence, solidifying the school as a sector-leading centre of excellence in teaching and research across the UK and internationally. In particular, they will foster global TNE links, as well as strengthen UK based recruitment. We are looking for an ambitious leader, with a proven track record of managing change, delivering growth, and an established academic and research profile in a relevant discipline. Applicants should be accustomed to presenting strategic vision, engaging people and encouraging others to succeed. They will share our commitment to inclusivity, sustainable development and global citizenship. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at Bangor. How to Apply To find out more, please visit https://www.minervasearch.com/current-opportunities/bangor/ Applications, which should be in the form of a CV and cover letter, should be sent to bangor@minervasearch.com no later than Friday 13 February 2026. The interview date is to be confirmed.

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