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
Alistair Jarvis CBE, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Partnerships and Governance), University of London
Alistair is a member of the senior executive team at the University of London with responsibilities including communications, fundraising, marketing, legal, governance, student recruitment, inclusion, regulatory compliance, quality assurance and supporting partnerships with federation members.Previously, Alistair was CEO of Universities UK (UUK) between 2017-2022. UUK is the representative body for the UK’s 140+ universities, and his role included influencing policy, strategy and member engagement. Before this (2013-2017), Alistair was Deputy CEO and Director of External Relations at UUK. Prior to working at UUK, he was a Director at the University of Birmingham and has held external engagement roles for national organisations. Alistair received a CBE in 2022 for services to Higher Education and supporting universities during the Covid-19 crisis.He is a member of the UCAS Board of Trustees and member of the advisory boards of Wonkhe, the UPP Foundation and the Discovery Decade project. Alistair was educated at the Universities of Kent, Leicester and the Institute of Education, UCL.
You can find him on LinkedIn or X (formerly Twitter) @AlistairJarvis
To provide a space for open and honest discourse surrounding the opportunities and challenges involved in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) work across London HE.
To convene colleagues from the London Higher membership to collaborate and campaign on issues where the internationalisation of higher education and London intersect.
To bring colleagues together across London to discuss pan-London challenges and develop pan-London solutions and projects in the space of mental health and wellbeing.
To provide opportunities for colleagues from London Higher member institutions working within operational functions to share best practice and institutional responses to issues affecting London HEIs.
To explore and evaluate the depth and breadth of London’s research excellence in multiple fields and build an appreciation among HE stakeholders of the strength of London as a centre of research excellence compared to other UK regions.
To share best practice across the sector with regards to environmental sustainability, showcasing the work of London Higher members, and working towards shared targets for environmental practices.
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