#EdInfluence

Hosted by our leading education lawyer and accredited executive coach Nick MacKenzie, #EdInfluence features interviews with influential leaders from across the sector and beyond to explore the human side of leadership.

In his inimitable style, Nick unearths the secrets of good leadership from his guests.

Trusted by thousands of education providers across the country, Browne Jacobson is an award winning national law firm helping clients and partner organisations shape and influence education policy.

Guest

Steve West

Professor Sir Steve West is Vice-Chancellor, President and CEO of the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol. He served as President of Universities UK from 2021 to 2023 and chairs Health Innovation West of England.

He's also a non-executive director for the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. In 2025, he was appointed Higher Education Student Support Champion, leading the national taskforce on student mental health.

He holds a CBE for services to higher education and was awarded a knighthood in 2023 for his contributions to education, health and business.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-sir-steve-west-cbe-dl-frcpodm-frsm-frsa-19337514/

Guest appearance on:

S05 - E07 Steve West