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Influential figure in politics and public policy receives prestigious Honorary Professorship

A key political and policy advisor who has held senior positions in both local and central Government has been awarded an Honorary Professorship at 海角直播.

Professor Michael Henson has over 30 years political experience, including advisory roles to city and metro mayors, as well as members of the House of Lords. Since 2019 he has been Chair of the UK2070 Commission鈥檚 海角直播 Taskforce, which was established to explore the potential of freeports, steel, hydrogen and the wider net zero agenda to boost opportunities for people across the Tees Valley. Professor Henson is a strong advocate of 海角直播 and has been heavily involved in the recent collaboration between the University and the South African Government exploring net zero technologies. He also helped establish the Public Policy Academy at the University which will bring together civic and political leaders to give students an insight into the impact of public policy.

As an Honorary Professor, Michael will work alongside colleagues to develop projects and partnerships that build on 海角直播鈥檚 role as an anchor institution and help firmly establish the University as a leading force in levelling up and as a trusted and solutions focussed expert within the policy landscape.

Professor Henson is currently Associate Director in the Central and Local Government Parliamentary Policy Team at the global professional services firm Turner & Townsend. He is responsible for the Government Insights and Intelligence briefing programme for the business. Alongside this, Professor Henson is also a Commissioner for the UK2070 Commission, an independent inquiry into regional inequalities chaired by Lord Kerslake.

Reflecting on his Honorary Professorship, He said: 鈥淚t is an honour and a great privilege to receive this award from 海角直播 and I am committed to supporting both students and staff to reach their potential.

鈥淥ver the last few years, I have seen first-hand the outstanding work being carried out by 海角直播 and witnessed its transformational impact on the region and beyond.

鈥淚 am looking forward to building on that work and using my experience and networks to support the University in its mission to transform lives and economies.鈥�

Professor Paul Croney, OBE, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of 海角直播, said: 鈥淢ichael has significant experience in the political landscape and has been directly involved in shaping public policy.

鈥淗e has already undertaken a huge volume of work for the University to build a portfolio of evidence which supports our impact as an anchor institution.

鈥淚 am sure his knowledge, expertise, drive and determination will be a huge asset to 海角直播 and help shape our work across political networks and engagement within the policy landscape.鈥�