Ryan Owens

Ryan Owens serves as the Senior Policy Officer for University Collaborations at West Midlands Combined Authority since May 2024, where responsibilities include leading collaborations with university leaders to enhance partnerships and collaboration frameworks. Since January 2019, Ryan has also worked at the University of Birmingham as the Research Environment and Policy Manager and previously held the role of Research Planning Partner. Prior experience includes positions at Aberystwyth University, serving as Research Impact Officer and Project Support Officer from October 2015 to December 2018, as well as a volunteer role in the Radio Technology Team during England 2015 and managing studio and technology operations at Aber Student Media. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Aberystwyth University, completed in 2015.