Widening participation and social mobility applies to university staff as well as students

As Paul Greatrix recently argued (in Academics and administrators: No more ‘us and them‘) there are many concerns regarding a division in some parts of higher education between academics and administrators (also referred to as professional services staff, support staff or non-academic staff).

This form of cultural division is often reported among academics too, with regard to titles, perceived status of activities, workload and responsibilities. So, while I echo these “us and them” concerns, I would also extend them.