Matthew is Pro-Vice Chancellor Governance and Student Affairs at the University of Gloucestershire and has enjoyed an extensive career in university administration and leadership. Prior to moving to Gloucestershire, initially as Secretary and Registrar, Matthew was Academic Registrar and Director of Academic and Student Affairs at Oxford Brookes University. He started his career at Durham University where he held various posts including Director of the Graduate School and Director of Undergraduate Recruitment. He was a personal tutor at Hatfield College. Matthew holds degrees in Philosophy and Theology, Seventeenth Century Philosophy, and Social Research. He obtained his doctorate from Oxford University after researching higher education in the nineteenth century and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Matthew is a long-standing member and Fellow of AHEP, having supported the work of the Association in numerous guises including as Chair of the AUA for 2012-14. He is a member of the executive of the Association of Heads of University Administration (AHUA) and has been a member of a number of national HE groups for organisations including, amongst others, UCAS, Jisc, and the Department for Education. His interest in contemporary higher education policy and practice includes serving as a member of the editorial board for three professional journals in the UK, USA, and Australia. 

Kenton is an educational sociologist and an experienced manager, trainer and executive coach; his coaching client list includes middle and senior managers from across Higher Education. Prior to becoming an independent consultant, Kenton worked for 18 years in higher education administration, management, leadership and governance. He has been a Trustee at the AUA, is a founding member and Trustee of The Bride Group (an independent, charitable social mobility policy association), and is a Lay Observer for the Ministry of Justice (PECS). Kenton holds Fellowship of AHEP, CMI and RSA, and is a Principal Fellow of the HEA. He has won multiple national and international awards for innovation in higher education, including the Lord Mayor of London Dragon Award, two e-Learning Age Awards, and the Guardian Public Service Award. He was recognised in the 2014 New Year Honours with an MBE for services to higher education.

Vikki Goddard has worked in Higher Education for almost thirty years, including as a Registrar and COO, Director of Strategic Planning, and Director of Faculty Operations.  She is passionate about enabling people to achieve their potential, and has a particular commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
 
Her last role was as Director of Operations for the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester, the largest Faculty of its type in Europe.  She previously held the same role in the Faculty of Humanities, and in both cases was responsible for the provision and performance of all Professional Services.  She was jointly responsible for the complete redesign and restructure of Teaching, Learning and Student Experience services across the University and was Professional Services champion for EDI.
 
Before coming to The University of Manchester, Vikki was Registrar and Chief Operating Officer at the University of Salford. As Head of the University’s Administration she was responsible for ensuring that the Professional Services provided an excellent support for all the University’s activities and led a significant reorganisation of services. She also led broader change to the University’s strategic direction and a major interface with Salford City Council on master planning for the University area.
 
Previously, Vikki was Director of Strategic Planning at the University of Liverpool, leading the development and implementation of strategy and planning, but also involved in a wide range of other areas including international development, quality assurance, research strategy and REF management,  data management, collaborative partnerships, and examinations.  She also led the implementation of the academic relationship with Liverpool’s joint venture partner in China, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University.
 
Vikki has a long-standing commitment to the continuing development of Professional Services staff and is a Fellow of AHEP. She is also a member of the AHEP Board of Trustees and has served on a number of groups for national sector bodies.