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Role
Tim Blackman is Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at The Open University, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Scholarship and Quality, and a member of the University's Executive team. As Principal Investigator on the OU's Catalyst project Tim acts as a high-level strategic champion for the project, ensuring senior management commitment to delivery of the programme.