Steve Smith (political scientist)
Steve Smith | |
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| Born | 4 February 1952 Norwich, England, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Southampton |
| Known for | President of Universities UK (2009–2011) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | International relations theorist |
| Institutions | Vice Chancellor of the University of Exeter from 2002-2020 |
Sir Steven Murray Smith, FAcSS, FRSA, FLSW (born 4 February 1952) is an English international relations theorist and long serving university leader. He is the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Exeter and Professor of International Studies. He was appointed as the UK Government International Education Champion in June 2020, and reappointed by the new government in August 2024. He was appointed as the UK Prime Minister's Special Representative to Saudi Arabia for Education in October 2020 and reappointed as the UK Government Special Representative to Saudi Arabia for Education in December 2024.