Tricia Jenkins is an innovative educator with high national visibility and a growing international reputation. Recognised as an expert in widening participation, access and equity issues, with 30-years experience as a practitioner and over 14-years as manager, consultant and policy adviser. Tricia Jenkins is Head of Educational Opportunities at the University of Liverpool, where she is responsible for their ground-breaking widening participation activities. Her team delivers a substantial programme of local, regional, national and international activities with a variety of partners, including Aimhigher, the European Access Network and the Council for Opportunity for Education in the USA. The University of Liverpool has developed particular expertise on raising aspirations and understanding of university in younger age groups, most notably through its Professor Fluffy programme.

Tricia Jenkins is participating in the Equality in international education: how do universities respond to the new demographic? session.