List of principals of the University of Zimbabwe

This is a list of principals of the University of Zimbabwe. The head of the university holds the title of Vice Chancellor (the Chancellor is the President of Zimbabwe ex officio).

The first chief executive of the university was William Rollo, who served as interim principal from 1953 to 1955.^[1] The first substantive Principal was Sir Walter Adams who served from 1955 to 1966 and was later Director of the London School of Economics. Sir Walter was succeeded by Professor Terence Miller, who lasted a mere two years as his political views brought him into conflict with the government.^[2] His successor, Robert Craig, later Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, served from 1969 to 1980.^[3] Professor Leonard J Lewis served as Principal for the transition to Zimbabwe's independence, despite his somewhat controversial views on African education and politics.^[4] He was succeeded in 1981 by Professor Walter G Kamba, who became Vice–Chancellor when that post was created to replace that of Principal.^[5] Like Prof Miller, Prof Kamba came into conflict with the government and he resigned in a controversial speech at the 1992 graduation ceremony, citing government interference and threats to academic freedom.^[6] He was succeeded by Professor Gordon L Chavunduka (1992–1996), who was followed by Professor FW Graham Hill (1997–2002). The incumbent Vice–Chancellor, Professor Levi M Nyagura has served since 2003.^[7]

List of principals

Image	Name	Title	Term
	William Rollo	Principal (interim)	November 1953 – December 1955
	Walter Adams	Principal	December 1955 – 1967
	Terence Miller	Principal	1967–1969
	Robert Craig	Principal	1970–1980
	Leonard Lewis	Principal	1980–1981
	Walter Kamba	Vice Chancellor	1981–1992
	Gordon Chavunduka	Vice Chancellor	1992–1996
	Graham Hill	Vice Chancellor	1997–2002
	Levi Nyagura	Vice Chancellor	January 2003 –

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