26 November 2025
Executive Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care appointed
Professor Richard Harding has been appointed as Executive Dean for the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King’s from 1 December 2025.
Richard is the Herbert Dunhill Chair of Palliative Care & Rehabilitation and has a wealth of expertise in his field as well as extensive knowledge of both King’s and the Faculty. Richard previously held leadership roles as the Vice-Dean International in the Faculty and Director of the Cicely Saunders Institute. He also gained his PhD Public Health whilst studying at King’s.
"I am delighted to lead the Faculty in response to the challenges and opportunities of modern healthcare. It is an honour to be Dean of a Faculty that bears the name of Florence Nightingale - a woman who was committed to data and evidence to inform care. I look forward to working with our teaching and research teams to provide the workforce and evidence for high quality nursing, midwifery and palliative care”. -Richard Harding, Executive Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care
“Richard’s appointment strengthens King’s long-standing global leadership in nursing, midwifery and palliative care. His academic excellence, international outlook and dedication to widening access to high-quality, person-centred care will be vital as the Faculty addresses the evolving needs of healthcare systems and wider society in the UK and around the world.” - Professor Rachel A. Mills CBE, Senior Vice President (Academic)