Sarah Kemp
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Engagement at Lancaster University
Sarah Kemp is the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Engagement at Lancaster University. With a wealth of experience and a proven leadership track record, Sarah previously served as the Chief Executive of Lancashire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
In her capacity as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Sarah is tasked with providing strategic leadership to advance the University’s engagement plan. This encompasses overseeing interactions with staff, students, and a diverse range of local, regional, and external stakeholders. Sarah’s responsibilities extend to key components of the government’s levelling up agenda, with a focus on regional funding initiatives. Sarah is also responsible for the Knowledge Exchange Framework, the KE Concordat and Civic University Agreements, engaging actively with our communities to transform society, shaping and influencing the wider skills agenda and supporting strategic initiatives.
Latest Updates and Events
“Young people will have been failed if action is not taken”: Major new report on Digital Skills presented to Government by cross-sector partnership
Every school and college should appoint an individual responsible for digital education, create a new modular and continually updated digital qualification, and introduce an independent, cross-sector Digital Education...
Hundreds of Lancashire pupils flock to inspirational careers festival
The fourth innovative 2024 TeenTech Lancashire Festival was a fascinating programme of virtual and face to face careers events, aimed at inspiring pupils to consider working in the science, technology...
Lancashire Careers Hub conference brings schools, colleges and businesses together
Around 200 delegates from schools, colleges and Lancashire’s business sector met at the University of Central Lancashire to share ideas and aspirations at the event, held in partnership...