Sunday Blake
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| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Exeter |
| Occupation | Education policy professional |
| Employer | GuildHE |
| Known for | Student inclusion, higher-education policy |
Sunday Blake is a British higher education policy professional, writer, and student advocate. She is currently the Education and Parliamentary Engagement Policy Manager at GuildHE, a representative body for UK higher education institutions. Blake is known for her work on student experience, inclusion, and gender-based violence in higher education. She was previously Associate Editor at Wonkhe and President of the University of Exeter Students' Guild.
Early life and education
Blake studied at the University of Oxford and the University of Exeter, where she completed a master's degree in Critical Theory.[1] She was elected Vice‑President Postgraduate and then President of the Exeter Students’ Guild in 2020.[2] Blake has spoken about her working-class upbringing and being the only daughter among six siblings, citing her gender presentation as helping her navigate university.[1]
Career
After her student leadership roles, Blake worked in strategic development at the University of Exeter, focusing on student belonging and inclusion.[1] In 2021 she joined Wonkhe as an Associate Editor, writing policy commentary on topics including the cost-of-living crisis, student safety, belonging, and AI in education.[3][4] Her co-authored research with Pearson on belonging received attention across HE forums.[5]
In 2025, Blake became Policy Manager for Education and Parliamentary Engagement at GuildHE. She now leads work on regulation, free speech, student experience, and legislation.[1] She also serves as Deputy Chair of the Unite Foundation, supporting care-leavers and estranged students.[6]
Advocacy and influence
Blake is a recognised voice on student safety and gender-based violence in academia. In December 2023, she spoke to ITV News about a harmful student–staff relationship, urging stronger sector regulation.[7] She regularly presents at national teaching conferences and policy forums, and her writing has appeared in Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) and on sector blogs.
Publications and media
- Blake, S. (2022). Foundations of Belonging. Wonkhe/Pearson research series.[8]
- Several articles in Wonkhe (2021–2024) on student experience, AI, safeguarding, and policy issues.[9]
- Co-contributor to HEPI blogs and podcast appearances at Advance HE, Independent HE, and GuildHE events.
Recognition
Blake has been described as a "policy powerhouse" known for her data-driven and empathetic approach to higher education policymaking.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Our Team – Sunday Blake". GuildHE. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ "Sunday Blake wins Guild President". Exeposé. 2020-02-22.
- ↑ "How current applicants feel about coming to university". Wonkhe. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ "Maintaining quality through the cost-of-living crisis". HEPI. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ "The foundations of belonging – the full report". Wonkhe. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ "Our Team – Sunday Blake". GuildHE. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ "Student-staff relationships under review amid campaigners' concerns". ITV News. 2023-12-04.
- ↑ "The foundations of belonging – the full report". Wonkhe. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ "Storytelling and arts education can drive social change". Wonkhe. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ↑ "Sunday Blake". Wonkhe. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
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