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Oxford International Board of Governors

The Board of Governors at Oxford International oversees how UHE UK is run, helping ensure high standards, strong support for students, and clear strategic direction.

Supporting student success and quality standards

The Board of Governors is responsible for the governance of Universal Higher Education in the UK (UHE UK). It sets the strategic direction and priorities for the division and monitors progress to ensure these are successfully delivered.

The Board helps make sure programmes are delivered to a high standard, students receive appropriate support services, and the organisation meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities, including the requirements of the Office for Students (OfS). Governors work independently from day-to-day management, providing oversight, guidance, and challenge to senior leadership so decisions are made in the best interests of students and the long-term success of the institution.

Our Board of Governors

Lil Bremermann-Richard

Lil is Group Chief Executive Officer of Oxford International Education Group. She has extensive international leadership experience in the global education sector and has led major organisational growth, transformation, and international partnership development.

David Brown

David is President and Co-Founder of Oxford International Education Group. He has decades of experience building international education organisations and developing global partnerships, and has played a central role in shaping the group’s long-term strategy and growth.

Nick Malcomson

Nick is Chief Finance Officer of Oxford International Education Group. He has significant experience in senior financial leadership across international organisations, specialising in governance, strategic planning, and sustainable business growth.

Glynne Stanfield

Glynne is a Non-Executive Director who provides independent oversight and strategic guidance to the Board. He brings extensive senior leadership experience across large organisations, with particular expertise in governance, performance improvement, and risk management.

Laura Guga-Voyce

Laura is Managing Director of UK Academic Partnerships at Oxford International Education Group. She has extensive experience in higher education leadership and partnership development, working with universities to design and deliver degree programmes and expand access to higher education.

Professor Julie Smith (Baroness Smith of Newnham)

Professor Julie Smith is a Non-Executive Director with extensive experience in higher education and public policy. She is a Professor of European Politics at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow and Director of Studies at Robinson College. Julie brings senior academic and policy experience, advising on academic integrity and excellence.

Governing body committees

The Board of Governors carries out much of its work through specialist committees, which review areas in detail and provide oversight within their remit.

The Board currently operates the following committees:

Audit and Risk Committee
Remuneration, Nominations and General Purposes Committee
Academic Board

Board of Governors Terms of Reference

Learn more about the Board’s responsibilities and how it oversees governance and student interests.

Audit and Risk Committee Terms of Reference

Learn how the Committee provides oversight of financial reporting, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Remuneration, Nominations and General Purposes Committee Terms of Reference

Learn how the Committee oversees senior appointments, remuneration, and key governance matters.

Academic Board Terms of Reference

Learn how the Academic Board provides oversight of academic quality, standards, and the student learning experience.

Board of Governors meeting minutes

Please find below our Board of Governors meeting minutes which are published to support transparency and provide a record of key discussions and decisions.

11 February 2025

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29 May 2025

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5 September 2025

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28 October 2025

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Legal and Governance Documents

To support transparency and accountability, we publish key legal, regulatory, and governance documents that explain how the Board operates and how we meet our obligations. This includes policies and terms that apply to UHE UK.

View our policies and documents

Access our policies, regulatory information, and terms and conditions, including those that apply to student admissions.