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Lizzy Woodfield

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Lizzy Woodfield

Policy advisor

Lizzy Woodfield is Aston University’s policy advisor, where she works across a range of HE policy issues and on political engagement activities. Lizzy is a member of the UCAS English policy group. Lizzy has held various roles in the higher education sector including with the Supporting Professionalism in Admissions programme, and as a member of the Russell Group’s policy team. Lizzy began her career in local government, at Birmingham City Council. She studied for an MSc in Public Management at the University of Birmingham, where she researched the use of behavioural economics tactics in achieving civic behaviour change.

5 pieces

Newest first, since April 2019

  1. · Analysis

    Disadvantage isn’t just digital

    A team from Aston University reports on research tracking the interaction of digital engagement and student disadvantage during the Covid-19 pandemic

    With Liz Moores, Rob Summers and Helen Higson

  2. · Comment

    Resetting the dial on access and participation

    Revamped access and participation plans must continue to follow the evidence, even where it feels counterintuitive, say Lizzy Woodfield and Liz Moores

    With Liz Moores

  3. · Data

    Are there still CATs?

    Aston University’s Lizzy Woodfield examines the legacy of the Colleges of Advanced Technology – a historical curio or an ignored and discrete grouping of universities?

  4. · Comment

    Augar on the ground: implications for widening participation

    If all of the Augar report’s recommendations were implemented, what would it look like on the ground? Lizzy Woodfield models the implications for widening participation at her institution.

  5. · Comment

    Time to talk about the menopause

    Lizzy Woodfield speaks out about how the menopause affects women working in higher education.