University Education Committee
The University Education Committee (UEC) has delegated authority from Senate to maintain strategic oversight of the University’s education provision, including academic quality enhancement and assurance, policy, regulations and standards, and the student academic experience.
Membership 2026/27
Membership 2026/27
| Ex-Officio: | |
| Chair: Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) | Professor Deborah Longworth |
| Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience) | Professor Matthew Leeke |
| Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education Policy and Academic Standards) | Professor Michael Grove |
| Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education Innovation) | Professor Tom Harrison |
| Deputy Registrar | Dr Emma Robinson |
| Directors of Education | Dr Katharine Sykes, College of Arts & Law |
| Professor Andrew Quinn, College of Engineering & Physical Sciences | |
| Professor Matt Bridge, College of Life & Environmental Sciences | |
| Professor Chris Tselepis, College of Medicine and Health | |
| Professor Mark Wenman, College of Social Sciences | |
| Two teaching-active members of Senate nominated by the Chair | Dr Debbie Cunningham |
| Dr Ellie Dobson | |
| Deputy Provost, Dubai Campus | Professor Chris Collins |
| Director of Postgraduates (PGT) | Professor Graham Timmins |
| Director of Registry and Education Support, Academic Services | Ms Kelly Hamilton |
| Director of Student Affairs, Academic Services | Mr Jon Elsmore |
| Education Officer, Guild of Students | Mr Jacob Dyke |
| Postgraduate Officer, Guild of Students | Dr Abhishikha Waghchoure |
| Secretary: Head of Academic Policy Partnership, Registry | Ms Faye Bond |
| Occasional members, as required: | |
| Academic Director of Sustainability Education | Professor Julia Myatt |
| Academic Director of Digital Education and Equity | Professor Nicola Wilkin |
| Dean, Birmingham International Academy | Professor Corinne Boz |
| Director of Libraries and Learning Resources, Academic Services | Ms Diane Job |
| Director of Student Employability and Success, Academic Services | Mr Drew Linforth |
| Director of Innovation and Development, Academic Services | Ms Julie Scarratt |
| Director of Strategic Planning | Ms Rebecca Lambert |
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference
To develop and deliver the University's Education Strategy and the education-related Key Performance Targets within the context of the Strategic Framework.
To set coherent strategic priorities for education at University, College and School level.
To ensure that the initial and continuing professional development of academic staff for teaching is fit for purpose.
To monitor and respond to new external education policy frameworks or initiatives (such as the Teaching Excellence Framework) and maintain oversight of compliance with external regulatory requirements, such as OfS Conditions of Registration.
To maintain strategic oversight of academic and student-related policy and legislation, considering significant policy amendments on behalf of Senate and delegating more operational matters to QESC.
To consider significant education-related issues, lessons learnt and themes arising from quality assurance processes.
To coordinate the work of the University-level education committees, sub-committees and working groups/task and finish groups.
Dates of Meetings
Dates of Meetings
The 2026/27 meeting dates are:
- 28 September 2026
- 23 November 2026
- 25 January 2027
- 26 April 2027
- 21 June 2027
Contact
Contact
For further information about the Education Committee, please use the following contact details:
Faye Bond
Head of Academic Policy Partnership
Email f.a.bond@bham.ac.uk