Monika Nangia

Lead Consultant

With over 25 years of experience in higher education management, Monika is a seasoned and trusted senior leader with an ability to drive transformative change through clear direction and strategic leadership. She is an Academic Registrar and Director of Student & Academic Services at Durham University, having worked at several Russell Group and Post-92 universities in the UK.

Monika has also earned recognition for her innovative work in enhancing the student academic experience at universities. Her expertise extends from student recruitment and access to ensuring student success and outcomes. She has held leadership and management roles in areas of student academic administration, quality assurance and standards, strategic planning, regulatory frameworks and academic governance. She is a member of the Board of Governors at the University College of Osteopathy and a Trustee at Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation.

She is a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in leadership roles within higher education and actively champions the need for promoting greater diversity among higher education leaders, particularly for individuals from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. As prolific writer and a sought-after speaker, Monika’s influence resonates through the numerous conferences where she shares her insights. Her career began in the classroom, where she laid the foundation for her passion for education. Today, she continues to inspire through her work, mentoring aspiring leaders from minoritised ethnicities, and nurturing the next generation of educators and professionals.