Leonardo Franchi teaches in the University of Glasgow (School of Education) and the, University of Notre Dame Australia (School of Philosophy and Theology). His scholarly interests include religious education, teacher formation and the potential of the liberal arts to shape higher education. Leonardo has published widely in these areas. He is currently a series editor for Catholic Education Globally - Challenges and Opportunities, published by Springer and Education and Education and Integral Human Development, published by Catholic University of America Press. He sits on the Executive of the Association of Catholic Institutes of Education (a sectorial body of the International Federation of Catholic Universities) and is co-convenor of the Scottish Catholic Historical Association. He discusses the uniqueness of Catholic education with Dr Mealey – from the student experience to accommodating students of all faiths and none on our campuses. He also shares his hopes for the future of Catholic universities in the UK and for academics across the HE sector generally to work together to celebrate all that is special about the common mission of Catholic HE.