Andrew Bates

Andrew Bates is an accomplished academic leader with extensive experience in higher education management, particularly within music and creative arts institutions. Currently serving as an External Member of the Academic Board at Study Group since May 2023, Bates previously held the role of Independent Non-Executive Director at the London School of Design and Marketing until December 2023. A veteran in academic governance, Bates has served as Interim Clerk to the Board at BIMM Institute and has held key positions within the BIMM Group, including Academic Director and Provost, where responsibilities encompassed academic policy development, quality assurance, and relationship management with academic partners. Academic leadership experience also includes serving as Principal at BIMM Institute London and Deputy Principal at Leeds College of Music. Educational qualifications include an MMus in Composition and Twentieth Century Music and a BMus in Music, both from Bangor University.