Portrait of university's first female leader unveiled
A portrait of a British neuroscientist who became a university's first female vice chancellor and president has been unveiled.
Prof Dame Nancy Rothwell has been in the role at the University of Manchester since 2010.
The artwork, captured by acclaimed Dutch portrait photographer Dr Carla van de Puttelaar, has gone on display at the Whitworth Art Gallery.
Dame Rothwell is set to step down next month and be replaced by political philosophy professor Duncan Ivison.
The portrait was created by Ms van de Puttelaar, who specialises in female subjects, from photographs shot against a black background using only natural light.
Dame Rothwell said she "really wanted to have a different kind of portrait, not another oil painting!"
"Her professionalism and energy made this very interesting and fun for us both I hope people will like the final result as much as I do,” said Dame Rothwell.
The academic is acclaimed for her work further the study of brain injuries and strokes.
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