Buckinghamshire New University joins MillionPlus

MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities, is pleased to announce that Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) has joined its membership, strengthening the organisation’s collective voice in championing the role of modern universities in delivering skills, opportunity and regional growth across the UK.

BNU, based in High Wycombe, is recognised for its strong industry links, focus on employability, and commitment to widening participation and student success. Its membership of MillionPlus reflects a shared mission to ensure higher education remains accessible, inclusive and closely aligned to the needs of employers and local communities.

Rachel Hewitt, Chief Executive of MillionPlus, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Buckinghamshire New University to MillionPlus. The university has a strong track record of delivering high-quality, career-focused education and of transforming lives through opportunity. Its deep partnerships with industry and commitment to skills innovation make it a natural fit for our membership.

“At a time when the contribution of modern universities to economic growth and public services has never been more important, BNU will bring valuable insight, expertise and regional perspective to our work.”

Professor Damien Page, Vice-Chancellor at BNU said:

“This is an exciting opportunity for BNU to stand alongside like-minded, forward-thinking institutions that prioritise vocational skills, applied learning, and meaningful impact. We’re delighted to join MillionPlus and add our voice to championing the key role of modern universities and the valuable contribution of our graduates in making a real difference to real people’s lives.”

Through its membership, BNU will contribute to MillionPlus policy development, research and advocacy work across a range of priority areas including skills, student access and success, research and innovation, and civic engagement.

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1. For further information or to arrange an interview, please email press@millionplus.ac.uk
2. MillionPlus is the Association for Modern Universities in the UK, and the voice of 21st century higher education. We champion, promote and raise awareness of the essential role and impact of modern universities in the UK’s world-leading higher education sector. More information can be found at www.millionplus.ac.uk
3. What are modern universities? Modern universities are long established centres of higher education in their communities with roots that stretch back decades, if not centuries. Many gained university title following legislation agreed by parliament in 1992. They make up almost half of the UK university sector with over a million students studying at modern universities every year.
4. Think Modern: Innovation, ingenuity and inclusion from Britain's modern universities – facts and stats