Podcast: How can universities work with partners to create change?

Universities are anchors in their communities. Through their research and teaching, they help address local challenges and create meaningful impact.

Many universities form partnerships to help define and reach their strategic goals, both on campus and in their communities. Engaging with different civic and community stakeholders to address local challenges helps add value to students’ learning experiences and drive meaningful change.

In this episode of The future of higher education today, our panel of experts share insights on how their institutions work with partners and offer advice for creating meaningful change within UK higher education.

This is the third episode of a four-episode series in collaboration with Advance HE. The series focuses on governing and leading change and transformation in the higher education sector.

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Episode guests

Dr Nia Jones standing against a brick wall. Dr Jones wears a floral blue top and glasses

Dr Nia Jones, Dean of Medicine, North Wales Medical School, Bangor University

Sophie Cloutterbuck smiling towards the camera. Sophie wears a grey sweater.

Sophie Cloutterbuck, Director of London Engagement, London Metropolitan University

Gillian Docherty standing against a grey background. Gillian wears a black blazer and red top.

Gillian Docherty CBE FRSE, Chief Commercial Officer, University of Strathclyde

Episode host

Aaron Porter has a portfolio of roles within and beyond higher education. As Associate Director (Governance) for Advance HE, he leads a national development programme for higher education governors and board members with over 700 participants each year. He has also led board effectiveness reviews at over 50 universities in the UK, Ireland and Australia.

His board positions include: Chair of BPP University, Deputy Chair of Goldsmiths University, Non-Executive Director of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), board member of a healthcare regulator and trustee of a London theatre.