Who we are

Public Affairs Committee

The Public Affairs Committee provides advice to the board on the wider public affairs environment in which higher education and our regulation operate.

The Public Affairs Committee is operating in an initial phase until November 2026 to establish its ways of working. During this time, we are running an open recruitment for members from 1 December 2026. 

One board member serves on the Public Affairs Committee:

  • Andrew Wilson

Independent members

  • Suresh Ariaratnam
  • Diana Beech
  • Rory Gribbell
  • Craig Leviton
  • Jonathan Simons

Committee documents

Published 18 May 2026

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