The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ted Hewitt as executive vice-president effective September 4, 2012.
Ted comes to SSHRC from Western University (formerly The University of Western Ontario) where he served as vice-president (Research and International Relations) from 2005 to 2011. Under his leadership, Western’s research funding increased from $125 million to $220 million, while he also became a leading figure among research-intensive universities across Canada. Ted is well-known in Ottawa, most recently for his contributions to Canada’s efforts to enhance international relations with Brazil, especially at the graduate level.
Ted is a seasoned and articulate administrator and a tireless champion of the value of social sciences and humanities research. His experience and expertise, as well as his leadership style, will be a great complement to SSHRC’s management team. Ted holds a PhD in sociology from McMaster University.
