DIANE Aderyn has been named an OBE in the New Year Honours for her services to higher education.

Mrs Aderyn, of South Wraxall, Bradford on Avon, is the director of finance and commercial services at the University of Bath.

She has worked at the university since 1993, previously working at the University of Manchester from 1984 until 1993 when she won a promotion to Bath as director of finance.

A member of the executive team, Mrs Aderyn is responsible for the day-to-day and strategic management of the institution.