In 1997 he was also President of the Institute of Physics and was knighted for his services to higher education .
From 1995 to 1997 he was Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals ( now called Universities UK ) .
In 1997 Chairman was also Chairman of the Institute of Physics and was knighted for Chairman 's services to higher education .
From 1995 to 1997 he was Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals ( now called Universities UK ) .