Nandini is a recent Digital Media and Communications graduate from the University of Westminster. The focus of her role is on the strategic outreach strand of the London Uni Connect Programme in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets. This year, she is leading on the Young Lecturers Programme, Futures Week and Primary Futures.
Previously, Nandini served as an elected sabbatical officer at University of Westminster Students’ Union for two years, advocating for the student community. Her commitment to student engagement and community building has been a driving force throughout her journey, and it continues to inspire her every day.
The thing I most enjoy about working in widening participation is seeing the collective impact of schools, HEIs and charities all working towards the same end goal, of improving education outcomes for young Londoners.
Richard has been at London Higher since 2019, joining as Deputy Head of AccessHE. Prior to that, he headed up the research team of a higher education-focused executive search firm. He holds a PhD in German Studies and has taught in and delivered outreach sessions in a university for the Faculty of Arts.
Izzy leads the AccessHE Practitioner Programme and convenes our Action Forums. She works closely with member HEIs to facilitate the development of collaborative outputs, engage with research, share best practice, deliver training and signpost resources.
Her previous roles include coordinating a Covid-19 response project for a mental health charity based in Leeds; administering a social-impact start-up working to develop transparency in international aid donations; and working for a community arts organisation targeting under-served participant groups in London.
Alex leads the Uni Connect targeted outreach and attainment raising strands for AccessHE. He works with partner schools in the boroughs of Haringey, Camden, Waltham Forest, Barking & Dagenham, Enfield and Havering.
Prior to joining, Alex managed the Aimhigher Plus programme of outreach activity at a college in the West Midlands.