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Network Aim: To provide a space for discussion, collaboration and communication for those working to influence and react to policy across HE in London. The Network seeks to identify current policy issues affecting the sector and support members to find the best possible outcomes to these. The network aims to look ahead to identify policy challenges of the future and support members to engage with these issues and proactively seek solutions.

Membership: Policy Officers, Policy Managers, Directors of Policy, Public or External Affairs.

Chair

Professor Graeme Atherton, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Regional Engagement), University of West London

Professor Graeme Atherton is the Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor for Regional Engagement at the University of West London, Vice-Principal, Ruskin College, Oxford and Director of the World Access to Higher Education Network (WAHEN). He has 30 years experience leading, researching and working in the field of social mobility both in the UK and around the world. At present he leads on the University of West London’s partnerships with local, regional and national government as well as leading Ruskin College, which was established over 120 years ago to give educational opportunities to working class adults. He was recently appointed to the Department of Education’s widening access to higher education national task-force and named in the national social mobility Power List for 2025. London based, he is originally from Blackpool.

Meeting Regularity: Termly

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Contact: Mark Corbett (mark.corbett@londonhigher.ac.uk)

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