David Gray
David Gray is a university professor and administrator who is currently serving as the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Niagara Falls Canada.[1] He was previously the university’s Provost and Vice-President, Academic.[1] Prior to this, he served for a decade as the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University, and as Campus Principal for its Agriculture Campus.[1]
Education
David Gray holds a degree in Marine Biology from the University College of North Wales in Bangor, United Kingdom and a PhD in Zoology from Rhodes University in South Africa.[2][3]
Career
Academia
David Gray began his career as a zoology professor at the University of Western Cape and Rhodes University in South Africa. [2] He then relocated to the United Kingdom to work as a lecturer and in senior academic roles at the University of Exeter; Hartpury College, then part of the University of West England; the University of Derby, Buxton and Buxton College for Further Education.[4] In 2008, he was named the Director of the NACF Marine Centre at the University of the Highlands and Islands in the Shetland Islands.[5] During his time there, he was asked to also serve as Principal of Shetland College.
In 2013, Gray moved to Canada to be Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University, and as Campus Principal for its Agriculture Campus.[1] During his tenure, the faculty initiated its $23-million Agriculture Transformation Through Specialized Vocational Education project in Ethiopia.[6]
In 2023, Gray was named the inaugural Provost and Vice-President, Academic at the University of Niagara Falls Canada.[1] He was later appointed as the university’s President and Vice-Chancellor in 2025.[1]
Advisory Work
Gray served a two-year term as the Chair of the International Agriculture Section of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities between 2019 and 2021.[7]
In 2015, Gray was appointed to the Nova Scotia Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries’ Aquaculture Science Advisory Committee, a five-member advisory panel of scientists guiding the province’s aquaculture reset.[8]
Honours
In 2013, Gray was awarded the title of Honorary Professor by the University of the Highlands and Islands in recognition of his contributions to the institution.[9]
In 2021, Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture Alumni Association presented Gray with an honorary Barley ring for his contributions to the Agriculture Campus community.[10]
In 2022, Gray was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for his service in higher education in Canada.[11]
See Also
- Bangor University
- Rhodes University
- University of Western Cape
- University of Exeter
- Hartpury University and Hartpury College
- University of West England
- University of Derby
- Buxton & Leek College
- University of the Highlands and Islands
- Dalhousie University
- University of Niagara Falls Canada
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Spiteri, Ray (2025-09-15). "Moving on up: New president announced for University of Niagara Falls Canada". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gould, Chelsey (2020-12-29). "MEET YOUR NEIGHBOUR: David Gray brings good cheer as agriculture dean in Bible Hill". The Chronicle Herald. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ "David Gray". The Conversation. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ "UNF appoints David Gray as President, Vice-Chancellor". Education News Canada. 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ "New director for NAFC Marine Centre". World Fishing & Aquaculture. 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ "Why Agriculture Community Report" (PDF). Dalhousie University. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ "Top North American agriculture leaders will help guide new international advisory network on extension". Colorado State University. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ Withers, Paul (2015-10-24). "Nova Scotia to unveil new aquaculture regulations Monday". CBC. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ "Former Marine Centre head recognised for contribution to university". University of the Highlands and Islands. 2013-08-08. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ "Drs. Gray receive Honorary Barley rings". Dalhousie University. 2021-04-12. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ↑ Creamer, Brendyn (2022-12-22). "'It's a real honour:' Two Colchester firefighters amongst Queen Elizabeth II platinum jubilee recipients". PNI Atlantic News. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
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