The Annual Conference for Teachers and Advisers 2023

David Seaton is Assistant Director: Recruitment and Admissions. He joined the University in 2012 following a successful career at several universities.

David has worked in Higher Education for 20 years and is an advocate for fair admission and access to higher education. He is a sector-leading expert on the delivery of a positive applicant experience and sits on several external committees supporting sixth-form students to access timely advice and guidance on further progression opportunities.

Additionally, he is regularly a contributor to student advice programmes and recently appeared on BBC Radio 1, LBC Radio, Heart Radio, ITV and BBC News.

At the University of Bedfordshire, David leads a large team of Admissions and Higher Education experts who provide national support to applicants considering higher-level study.