Jonathan Grant

Jonathan Grant is the founding Director of Different Angles Ltd, a consultancy firm that specializes in the social impact of universities and research.12 He established Different Angles as a boutique platform offering consultancy, research, advisory, and training services to individuals and institutions both in the UK and internationally.12

Professional Background

Grant has an extensive career in academia and public policy:

• Professor of Public Policy: He held this position at King's College London from February 2014 to September 2021.2
• Vice President & Vice Principal (Service): At King's College London from October 2017 to August 2020.2
• RAND Europe: Served as President from June 2006 to September 2012, where he significantly expanded the organization's activities in Europe.2
• Wellcome Trust: Worked in various roles, including Head of Policy, from 1997 to April 2002.2

Research Interests

Jonathan Grant's main areas of interest include:

• Biomedical and health R&D policy
• Research impact assessment
• Use of research and evidence in policy-making
• Social purpose of universities in the 21st century2

Education

• PhD from King's College London, Faculty of Medicine (1991-1997)
• B.Sc (Economics) in Demography from the London School of Economics and Political Science (1988-1991)2

Publications

Grant is the author of "The New Power University: The social purpose of higher education in the 21st century," published by Pearson in March 2021.2

Current Work

Through Different Angles, Jonathan Grant aims to help clients co-create and co-design innovative, impactful, and influential interventions by examining opportunities and challenges from multiple perspectives.1 He continues to be actively involved in shaping discussions around the social impact of universities and research.