The vice-chancellor is the senoir executive officer of the University. the first to be appointed to what was then a non-executive and honorary position was Hugh CE Childers, in 1853. The position was made a salaried, full-time chief executive position in 1935, although such a position had been proposed since 1855. The first such vice-chancellor was Raymond Priestly.

The role of Vice Chancellor is quite different from that of the Chancellor. For more information on the role of the Chancellor and the papers held at the UMA, see the University Chancellors subject guide.

Because of the nature of the role, the collections are a rich source of University history. They are restricted access, however, so consultation with the reference service before ordering material is essential.

The vice-principal was another key executive position in the University. The UMA holds one collection of papers from this office, as well as the papers of Ray Marginson, who held this position from 1966 to 1988. To see details of these collections, search on 'vice-principal' under the 'Anywhere' search option.

• Visitors' Book, Vice-Chancellor's House (1938-1967)
• The Rt. Hon. Hugh Cullin Eardley Childers (1853-1857)
• Sir John Grice (1918-1923)
• Sir James William Barrett (1931-1934)
• Sir Raymond Edward Priestley (1935-1938)
• Sir John Dudley Gibbs Medley (1938-1951)
• Sir George Whitecross Paton (1951-1968)
• Sir David Plumley Derham (1968-1982)
• David Edmund Caro (1982-1987)
• Professor David Geoffrey Penington (1988-1995)