Helping or Hindering: Are universities supporting students enough or too much?
Thursday, 28 May 2026 | 6pm–8pm
Online
Join Sir Michael Barber, Chair of the Office for Students, Jenny Shaw, HE External Engagement Director, Unite Students, Dr Paul Greatrix, Director of Higher Education Consultancy at Shakespeare Martineau, and Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor (SUs) at Wonkhe, for a lively discussion on the future of higher education, in associate with KeeleSU and Keele Postgraduate Association.
The panel
Chaired by Professor Kevin Shakesheff
Vice-Chancellor of Keele University
Sir Michael Barber
Former chair of the Office for Students
Jenny Shaw
Values-led leader in higher education and PBSA, with over a decade of senior experience in each sector
Dr Paul Greatrix
Director of Higher Education Consultancy at Shakespeare Martineau, with over 35 years working in the HE sector
Jim Dickinson
Associate Editor (SUs) at Wonkhe
