Kate Venables

As Access and Participation Operations Manager, my role is responsible for supporting and ensuring delivery of the University’s objectives and targets set out in our Access and Participation Plan. The projects associated with key deliverables set out in our APP support and enable students from under-represented backgrounds access, succeed and progress in creative subjects in Higher Education.

I am passionate about widening access to higher education and sharing best practice to support students throughout their student experience. I really enjoy partnership working with the community and embracing creative richness from diverse experiences, to develop new initiatives for students. Co-constructing activities with young people and their supporters to inspire the next generation of creatives.

I have a background working in various roles in the education sector, including internationally focused and further education environments.