Regine Block
Academic Dean for Foundation Programmes. London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA), UK

Regine Block is an Academic Dean for Foundation Programmes at London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA), leading a large-scale, multi-pathway provision. She is an academic leader in widening participation, focused on improving progression, retention, and student confidence at the transition into degree study. With a background in Economics and Social Administration, her work is grounded in evidence, systems thinking, and measurable improvement. She has led curriculum innovation, assessment integrity changes, and quality enhancement across complex, high-volume delivery models. Her teaching and leadership approach is shaped by experiential learning pedagogies designed for diverse, contemporary classrooms; she has co-authored published work on "Chunked Experiential Learning” pedagogy. She is interested in developing AI-enhanced academic operations, including AI-assisted assessment workflows and process optimisation. She has completed a PGCert in Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership at the University of Law to deepen strategic change capability and is a Fellow of the RSA. She is committed to scalable, inclusive practice that strengthens standards while widening access and opportunity.