Professor Rachel Brooks awarded prestigious Churchill Fellowship
Professor Rachel Brooks, Professor of Higher Education at the Department of Education’s University of Oxford, has been awarded a coveted Churchill Fellowship, which will enable her to travel to Australia and the US to research the ways in which access to international student mobility can be made more equitable.
Rachel is one of 118 new Churchill Fellows announced by the charity as it celebrates its 60th anniversary year. These remarkable individuals span the length and breadth of the UK, representing different backgrounds, experiences, professions, and passions. Each shares a commitment to inspiring change and building a better society through global learning.
Talking about her award, Rachel said: “I am thrilled to have been awarded a Churchill Fellowship to help widen access to international student mobility in the UK by learning from innovative practice in Australia and the US”.
The Churchill Fellowship offers UK citizens a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead the change they want to see. Each Fellowship funds an individual to spend four to eight weeks meeting global experts in their chosen field, in person or online, to build international networks and exchange knowledge. Fellows then turn their insights into action – transforming communities, shaping services, and influencing policy across the UK.
Julia Weston, Chief Executive of the Churchill Fellowship says: “We are delighted to welcome our 2025 Churchill Fellows and to witness the incredible drive and dedication they bring to their work. As we celebrate 60 years of the Churchill Fellowship, we are proud to play a part in empowering these passionate individuals to become catalysts for meaningful change. Whether making a difference in a local community or shaping national debate, we look forward to following them on their journeys to create lasting impact across the UK.”
2025’s Churchill Fellows join a community of over 4,000 changemakers who work on the frontline of today’s critical issues, developing new solutions based on global research and their personal expertise.
