University of Portsmouth says £46,000 pay rise '˜reflects' vice-chancellor's job

Professor Graham Galbraith started in September 2013 taking over from Professor John Craven, whose salary increased by £41,000 in seven years between 2005/06 and 2012/13. Prof Galbraith is now on £266,000 – up from £220,000.

The University of Portsmouth said the salary ‘reflects’ his task ‘managing a successful international institution’ with a £233m turnover and 23,000 students and 2,500 staff.

A statement added it was ‘in line’ with the average pay for vice-chancellors. Prof Galbraith was offered a £5,000 bonus last year but refused it – asking the cash to be spent on bursaries.

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