Academic Governance and Quality Assurance

Academic Governance and Quality Assurance (AGQA) is a central support department which oversees the development and implementation of the University’s processes for programme development and quality assurance. We provide expert guidance to the University, and supports its faculties and departments in meeting their obligations in relation to the quality assurance of academic standards.

The AGQA provides consistent, professional, innovative and solution-focused advice and support. This is achieved through careful consideration of students’ and stakeholders’ needs and viewpoints and by regular self-reflection, evaluation and adaptation of processes and approaches to communication.

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Meet the team

Kelly Hand – Head of Academic Governance and Quality Assurance
Katherine Griffiths-Smith – Academic Quality Officer (Curriculum Design and Development)
Victoria Winstanley – Academic Quality Officer (Validation)
Leoni Stanton – Academic Quality Support Officer
Jen Smith – Quality Administrator
Lydia Richardson – Academic Quality Officer (Monitoring and Review)
Jane Sutton – Academic Quality Officer (Regulation and Partnerships)