Honorary Reader in the Faculty of Arts, Design & Humanities, De Montfort University. May 2018-2021.
Since June 2016, I retired from full-time work but continue to be research active. I have examined PhD theses, advised students on dissertation and essay writing, and undertaken consultancy work.
Professional Development
Equality and Diversity 20 March 2013
Exceptional Teaching and Learning 1 November 2011
Recruitment and Selection Refresher 5 November 2010; [Initial training (Inc EO) 24 November 2006]
Running and Chairing Meetings and Working Groups 3 September 2009
Empowering Leader/Building Commitment 16 January 2009
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy 9 March 2007
Helping Students in Distress 14 February 2007
Presentation Skills Workshop 3 November 2006
Vice Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award June 2006
Introducing and deepening reflection in undergraduate students 7 December 2005
Working Through Conflict 22 September 2005
Curriculum Development and Innovation Award May 2005
Understanding the implications of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (SENDA) 9 March 2005
Classroom Observation training 7 December 2004
Member of the Institute for Learning and Teaching December 2002
Research Supervision, 25 & 26 June 2001
Walking our dog in the beatuiful Oxfordshire countryside
Travel: we have become enthusiasts of the nordic countries, particularly Iceland; regular trips to India; cruising.
Watching Nordic Noir and other international TV Series
Swimming, skiing.
Reading, of course. Co-founder of Upper Heyford Book Group
Spiritual practice that feeds into and is fed by compassionate action.