Frances Corner
Frances Marie Corner, OBE, FRSA (née Agnew; born 25 February 1959) is a British art and design historian and academic, specialising in fashion. Since 2019, she has been Warden of Goldsmiths, University of London. On 23 November 2020, staff announced a vote of no confidence in Prof. Corner, the no-confidence motion being backed by 87 per cent of those who voted. In June 2022, her use of expenses at the school was brought into question when it was revealed that she had spent nearly £20,000 of College money on taxis over two years.
Frances Corner OBE, FRSA | |
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| Born | Frances Marie Agnew |
| Alma mater | Central Saint Martins (BA); Chelsea School of Art (MA); University of Oxford (DPhil) |
| Occupation(s) | Art and design historian and academic |
| Employer | Goldsmiths, University of London |
| Spouse |
Anthony Peter Corner
(m. 1980) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | www |
She was previously head of the London College of Fashion from 2005 to 2019, and a pro vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts London from 2013 to 2019. She taught at the University of Gloucestershire and London Metropolitan University, before joining the London College of Fashion.