Ada Adeghe

Academic Governor

1st Term of Office

Dr Ada Adeghe is the Associate Dean for Inclusivity, based in the Offices of the Vice Chancellor.  She has worked at the university for over 18 years in a variety of senior roles.  Ada has served in a wide range of university committees and over the years has gained considerable insights into the challenges and issues that impact on access, attainment and employability of the University of Wolverhampton’s diverse body of students.

Ada is the current Chair of both the Race Equality Charter Action Plan (RECAP) and the Athena Swan Gender Action Plan delivery groups.  She has a strong and unwavering commitment to widening participation and creating access to education for the university’s non-traditional learners, including advancing strategies to meet the needs of all groups with protected characteristics.  

Ada’s professional doctorate, gained at the University of Wolverhampton, examined the interconnectedness between Masters level professional learning and evolving notions of teacher professionalism over the past century and offers useful insights into how today’s teachers see themselves as professionals.  Her experience in developing an effective workforce is extensive, having been involved in designing and delivering a range of professional development and learning opportunities for academics for over 20 years.

As Associate Dean for Inclusivity, Ada is fully committed to the University’s 2030 vision to be Inclusive, Innovative and Impactful and continues to work with relevant colleagues to close all significant award gaps, thereby achieving equity of outcomes for all students.  She also continues to work with School Inclusivity Leads, Chairs of Faculty EDI committees, UoW Staff Networks and the Student Union to support the nurturing of a sense of belonging for all university staff and students.