National roles for senior ARU Peterborough staff
Dr Lucy Jones and Professor Ross Renton are both appointed to Board positions
ARU Peterborough’s impact is being recognised on the national stage, with senior staff being appointed to the Boards of leading education organisations.
Professor Ross Renton, Principal of ARU Peterborough, has joined the Executive Board of GuildHE, while Vice Principal Dr Lucy Jones is now a Board member of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), in addition to her position at ARU Peterborough.
The QAA is an independent UK charity with an international footprint and has a leading role in maintaining the standards and quality of Higher Education.
GuildHE is an organisation that represents the interests of 67 member institutions across the country, including universities, colleges and specialist institutions, all with a focus on delivering vocational and technical Higher Education qualifications.
“I am delighted that Ross has been appointed to the GuildHE Executive Board. He brings a wealth of experience from different sector and external organisations including significant experience at the University of Hertfordshire, the University of Worcester, and now as Founding Principal at ARU Peterborough.
“Ross' energy will be invaluable to our efforts to evolve GuildHE in line with member and sector needs, as will his commitment to inclusion and social justice. As well as joining the GuildHE Board, he has been nominated and agreed to be the Board member lead for equality, diversity, and inclusion. We look forward to his contribution.”
Professor Ken Sloan, the Chair of GuildHE
“ARU Peterborough has been a member of GuildHE since launching in 2022 and I have seen first-hand what a powerful voice it has, helping to promote the interests of universities like ours that specialise in courses with a vocational element; courses that are crucial for delivering key skills and enabling social mobility across the country. It’s an honour to be joining its Board.
“I’m thrilled that Dr Lucy Jones will be sharing her knowledge with the QAA. As Vice Principal for Academic Development here at ARU Peterborough, Lucy has an instrumental role in the development of the wide range of employment-focused courses we offer, and I know that the QAA will also benefit enormously from her experience and expertise.”
Professor Ross RentonARU Peterborough is a partnership between Anglia Ruskin University, Peterborough City Council and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.
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