A Lancaster University professor has been rewarded for his significant contribution to Higher Education.

Professor Paul Ashwin is one of 22 new Fellows of the Society for Research into Higher Education.

This prestigious recognition marks a milestone in the Society’s 60th anniversary year, as the Fellowship has been reviewed and revised to better reflect and celebrate the contribution to scholarship made by its members.

The revival of the Fellowship programme reflects the Society’s commitment to honouring excellence and innovation in the field.

Fellowship of the SRHE is awarded to individuals who have made a substantial and enduring contribution to research into higher education.

Each Fellow has demonstrated not only a reputation of distinction but also a dedication to shaping the future of higher education research.

This designation highlights their expertise, reputation, and commitment to the field, and they are encouraged to serve in an advisory capacity to help develop the Society's work.

Paul Ashwin is a Professor of Higher Education at the University’s School of Social Sciences.

His research focuses on the educational role of higher education and how curricula in higher education can be designed in ways that help to transform students' understanding of themselves and the world.

On his new appointment Professor Ashwin said: “I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed as an SRHE fellow particularly given the brilliance of the other newly appointed fellows.

“The SRHE does so much to promote and support higher education research and being made a fellow gives me a great opportunity to contribute further to this important work”.