contributors

Samantha Wilkinson is a senior lecturer in childhood and youth studies at Manchester Metropolitan University

Tom Benson is Adult Student Experience Lead at Exeter College

Nicola Thomas is head of research at Institute of Student Employers

David Lunn is a research fellow and UCU branch secretary at SOAS University of London. He writes here in a personal capacity

Phil Clark is professor of international politics at SOAS University of London

Adam Habib is director of SOAS University of London

Sonny Maley is a library professional in the College Library Support Team at the University of Glasgow Library

Stefanie Cooper is Democratic Engagement Coordinator at the University of Manchester Students’ Union

Rebecca Sanderson is a Research Associate within the Eleanor Glanville Institute at the University of Lincoln

Patricia Jackman is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Lincoln

Cat Ball is Assistant Director of Research and Innovation at the Scottish Funding Council

Sarah Hale is Policy Officer at the Foundation Year Network

Pat O’Connor is Professor Emeritus in Sociology and Social Policy at University of Limerick, and Visiting Professor at the Geary Institute at University College Dublin

Arlene Stewart is director of academic and operations at OES UK

Caryn Franklin is visiting professor of diverse selfhood at Kingston School of Art

Aylin Yilmazova is a Master’s student at the University of Bath

Helen Goulden is Chief Executive Officer of The Young Foundation – the UK’s home for community research and social innovation

Jeremy Miles MS is Minister for Education and Welsh Language in the Welsh government

Rob Summers is Research Manager at TASO

Dana Gamble is Policy Manager at GuildHE