Mrs Winnie Eley
UNITED KINGDOM
Professional Biography
Winnie has been a leading force in international education and senior management for over 20 years, operating across Tertiary Education and Cultural Relations in Africa, Asia, Australia, and the UK.
Currently a Partner at Education Insight in the UK, Winnie’s career is defined by high-level appointments at world-class institutions.
Executive Leadership
- • Vice President (University of Southampton, UK)
- • Deputy Vice-Chancellor (University of Newcastle, Australia)
- • Director of Int'l Affairs (PolyU, Hong Kong)
Governance & QA
Appointed auditor of the Quality Assurance Council at the University Grants Committee in Hong Kong for two consecutive terms.
Her experience spans multiple continents and sectors. At the British Council, she held key roles including Deputy Country Director in Nigeria and Director of Education Services in Hong Kong, managing complex cultural and educational portfolios.
Strategic Impact
"Winnie has previously served as Secretary to the Governing Board of CityU (Dongguan), bridging institutional relations between Hong Kong and Mainland China."
With a deep understanding of institutional strategy and a track record of driving internationalization efforts, Winnie Eley provides critical expertise to the AppliedHE Ranking Advisory Board, particularly in the realm of quality assurance and global institutional governance.