Professor Lucy Brown, Head of Screen and Assistant Head of the Westminster School of Media and Communication, has been appointed Co-Chair of the National Association for Higher Education in the Moving Image (NAHEMI) and as a member of the FilmEU Advisory Board. The appointments strengthen the University's connections across leading national and international screen education networks and highlights Professor Brown’s work in screen education, industry practice and equity, diversity and inclusion.
NAHEMI represents organisations involved in film, animation, media production and other moving image subjects in the UK and Ireland. It supports higher education institutions and promotes collaboration, professional development and student work through events, festivals and awards. It also works with industry, policymakers and funding bodies to support teaching, research, employability and the future development of the screen sector.
The European University Alliance for Film and Media Arts (FilmEU) brings together eight higher education institutions across Europe to develop film and media education through joint courses, student and colleague exchanges, and research collaboration with the creative industries. The initiative is supported by the European Union's Erasmus+ programme.
Professor Brown previously served as Deputy Chair of NAHEMI and has held various leadership roles supporting film and television education, research and industry engagement. She has taught at film schools across five continents, produced programmes for broadcasters, including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Disney and Nickelodeon, and is recognised internationally for her work in screen education, industry practice, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
These appointments reflect the University of Westminster's longstanding commitment to industry-connected education and global engagement. Through its courses, professional partnerships and involvement in organisations including NAHEMI, BAFTA and the BFI, the University continues to contribute to the future of moving image education in the UK and beyond.
Professor Brown said: “I am delighted and honoured to take on the role of Co-Chair of NAHEMI and to join the Advisory Board of FilmEU. Both organisations play an important role in connecting education, industry and policymakers while supporting the continued development of screen education. Collaboration has never been more important. These appointments provide an opportunity to work with colleagues across the UK and internationally to share knowledge, foster innovation and create new opportunities for students, colleagues and the wider sector.”
Professor Brown’s work directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education, through the support for teaching excellence, research, educational innovation and student opportunity, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by fostering collaboration between universities, industry partners and policymakers at national and international levels. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.
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