PRESS RELEASE: Building Stronger Foundations: BAJ Strengthens Standards and Looks Ahead
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has reinforced its foundations to uphold the highest standards of governance, compliance, and student experience. Following a regulator-advised pause in new student recruitment, the Academy has strengthened its leadership, operations, and quality assurance processes, positioning BAJ for long-term stability and renewed growth. Renewed Leadership and Governance BAJ now operates under a refreshed leadership team and governance structure that unites academic, operational, and industry expertise. Dr Matthew J. Williamson, Principal Fellow of Advance HE (PFHEA), has been appointed Principal. He brings more than 30 years of higher education leadership experience across Russell Group, post-92, and