Former Chair Baroness Caine joins House of Lords
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Former Goldsmiths Council Chair took her seat in the House of Lords.
Baroness Dinah Caine of Kentish Town, CBE, was recently introduced as one of the newest peers in the House of Lords, with the support of fellow Labour peers Baroness Morris and Lord Stevenson.
Baroness Caine was Chair of Goldsmiths Council from 2018-2024. Baroness Caine has been a long-time advocate of creative industries. As the CEO and Chair of Creative Skillset and through her chairmanship of Camden STEAM, she has worked to increase both the access and opportunities to young people in the digital, scientific and creative industries. Baroness Caine has continued to champion the contribution of creative industries to the UK economy.
In 2013 Baroness Caine was awarded the CBE for her services to the creative industries.
Many congratulations to Dinah Caine CBE, our former Chair of Goldsmiths Council, on her appointment as Baroness in the House of Lords.
Professor Frances Corner, Vice-Chancellor
Professor Frances Corner, Vice-Chancellor, said, “This well-deserved recognition is a testament to her outstanding contributions to the creative industries, education, and public service. Dinah’s leadership as Chair of Goldsmiths Council was invaluable, and her passion for fostering talent and championing innovation continues to inspire. All of us at Goldsmiths are proud to see Dinah follow in the footsteps of Estelle Morris, another esteemed former Chair, and we look forward to seeing the impact she will make in this new role.
“On behalf of the Goldsmiths community, we send our warmest wishes and heartfelt congratulations.”