About the University of London International Academy
The University of London International Academy collaborates with 12 Colleges of the University of London to offer flexible and distance learning programmes worldwide. These are delivered through the University of London International Programmes.
We are funded by our students in return for the services we provide for them and not by the UK government, which is a model that has allowed us to grow in response to student demand.
Our aims are to:
- Maintain the high standards and global recognition of our Awards
- Continue to broaden access to our programmes worldwide
- Enhance the learning experience and achievements of our students
- Establish and build strong relationships with our network of independent teaching institutions, which have been recognised as offering teaching and support within our quality assurance framework.
- Manage our growth so that we have the capacity to offer learning opportunities to more students.
We were formally set up by the University of London’s Board of Trustees as a ‘Central Academic Body’, which is an educational, academic or research institution that has been established in accordance with University of London Statutes.
We are governed by the Board of the International Academy, and related committees [PDF: 1pg, 158KB] reporting to the University of London Collegiate Council. The Board determines our strategic direction; monitors our performance; and approves our annual budget and accounts.
Our People
Many of the staff work within the Colleges of the University of London; about 200 others are located within the University of London International Academy, which has offices in Stewart House, Russell Square, central London.
Our staff are dedicated to providing an outstanding service for our students and the institutions with which we work.
Our leaders
Professor Jonathan Kydd, is the Dean of the University of London International Programmes. His remit is to provide overall leadership and, in particular, facilitate our academic development.
There are five directorates:
Andrew Bollington, Chief Operating Officer, leads the operational service delivery
to our students. He co-ordinates
a broad range of areas including finance, strategy, operations, contracts and technology, in order
to ensure the University of London International Programmes is able to operate effectively and
smoothly.
Craig O’Callaghan, Director of Student Services and Business Transformation, is responsible for all operational and managerial aspects of the student lifecycle from first enquiries through admissions and registration, to assessment and graduation. He also leads the Business Transformation Project which aims to modernise our IT infrastructure and evolve more efficient and cost effective operational business processes for our students and other stakeholders.
Dr Stephanie Wilson, Director Corporate Performance and Quality, leads a team which is responsible for assuring the quality of University of London awards delivered through the University of London International Programmes. Her remit includes: advice and guidance on academic policy, management and review of the quality of our study programmes; academic regulation and programme information; monitoring student satisfaction with the quality of the student experience; and managing the implementation and quality assurance of the Institutions Policy Framework, which governs our relationships with the independent institutions which support our students.
Tim Gore OBE, Director Global Networks and Communities. Global Networks and Communities (GNC) has the primary objective of maintaining and expanding the network of teaching institutions and communities of students and alumni of University of London International Programmes worldwide.
Michael Kerrison, Director of Academic Development. Michael’s role is to lead on the development of academic initiatives as we continue to expand our range of study programmes.