Roots to Roots: Social Mobility Journeys – Virtual Panel
Posted by The Law School
18 February 2026
Join us for a panel discussion bringing together staff and students to explore the diverse journeys of social mobility: the routes taken, the barriers faced, and the support that made a difference.
Through lived experiences and reflection, this session aims to highlight how social mobility shapes educational and career pathways, while creating space for connection and discussion across the University community.
Meet the Panellists:
- Nick Pointon – Nick is a Senior Lecturer at the Law School in Penryn and sits as a part-time Judge of the First Tier Tribunal. Before joining Exeter in 2021, he was a barrister for 11 years.
- Dr Dawn Lees – Dawn is the Student Employability and Development Manager in the University’s Career Zone. She also oversees the Career Zone Podcast series.
- Sian Robinson – Sian is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management. She is a graduate of the University of Exeter, having followed the widening participation route of entry into Undergraduate Year 3 from Exeter College.
- Professor Nathan Mayne – Nathan is a Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Climates in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. He proudly hails from a working-class background in Cornwall.
You can find more information and the full programme of events on the Social Mobility Week webpage.
