List of principals of the University of Zimbabwe

[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 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] Leonard J. Lewis served as Principal for the transition to Zimbabwe's independence, despite his somewhat controversial views on African education and politics.

Levi Nyagura served as Vice Chancellor beginning in 2003 until his resignation in April 2018 amidst allegations of abuse of office.