VWV strengthens position in higher education sector with key wins

20 Nov 2025

It has been a strong year for VWV’s higher education team, marked by new partnerships with the University of Hertfordshire, the University of Bath, the University of Portsmouth and a successful appointment to the new LUPC national framework for higher education.

Together, these milestones showcase both the scale of our sector expertise and the trust universities continue to place in our advice.

The higher education sector has long been a core part of VWV’s business. Our continued growth in this sector reflects both the strength of our client relationships and our deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing universities today.

To support this momentum, we have recently welcomed Tom Pollitt and Clare Smith into the team, further broadening the expertise we can offer our clients across governance, estates, employment, student matters, research and commercialisation.

Jane Byford, Head of Higher Education at VWV, said: “Universities are navigating a period of unprecedented change, from funding pressures to shifting student expectations. Our role is to help them focus on their priorities by providing clear, practical advice. These new appointments are a strong endorsement of the relationships we build and the expertise of our team.”

With our continued investment in people and expertise, VWV is well placed to support universities through the challenges and opportunities ahead, whilst also building on our own ambitious plans for growth.