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Biography

Jim is an Associate Editor at Wonkhe and takes a particular interest in the student experience, university governance, and regulation – and leads our work with students’ unions. His career background is in support for student leadership. He has held senior roles at the National Union of Students – where he led on SU development, campaigns and political strategy – and was the CEO at the SU at UEA, providing strategic management for the union’s charitable and commercial vehicles as well as policy support for the elected student officers. Jim has served as a governor and trustee in both further and higher education and the voluntary sector, and is a regular speaker at sector events and conferences. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, an obsessive fan of the Eurovision Song Contest, and dreams of visiting Moldova.

Content

Total articles 1096

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  Inclusivity beyond the buzzwords

  By Angelos Bakogiannis, Jim Dickinson Verified

  Apr. 16, 2025

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  Extracurricular activities have big benefits for students

  By Robert Phillips, Jim Dickinson Verified

  Apr. 15, 2025

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  Storytelling and arts education can drive social change

  By Sunday Blake, Jim Dickinson Verified

  Apr. 15, 2025

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Company Info

Wonkhe

Wonkhe is a UK-based organization founded in 2011 and incorporated as Wonkhe Ltd. in 2013. Headquartered in London, it serves as a central hub for higher education policy analysis, debate, and professional development, catering to professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders in the UK higher education sector. Wonkhe offers expert analysis and commentary through articles from various contributors, hosts events focused on higher education themes, and produces a weekly podcast called *The Wonkhe Show*. The organization also features a jobs board for sector-specific opportunities and provides subscription services that include email briefings and training programs to assist universities in navigating policy changes. Founded by Mark Leach, the team operates remotely across the UK and encourages contributions from sector professionals.