Academic Case Studies

Dr Petra CameronLecturer in Physical ChemistryFaculty of Science, University of Bath Dr Petra Cameron works at the University of Bath where she is a Lecturer in Physical Chemistry in the Faculty of Science. Petra is an active  scientific researcher and was awarded the Harrison-Meldola memorial prize and medal by the…>

Dr Robert Beckford,Canterbury Christ Church University Dr Robert Beckford is one of the UK’s leading black theologians. His present role as reader at Canterbury Christ Church University involves teaching students modules in Theology and Popular Culture, Theology and Politics and Contemporary Christology as part of their undergraduate theology degree. Robert’s…>

Dr Victoria Southgate,Wellcome Trust ResearchCareer Development Fellowat the Centre for Brainand Cognitive DevelopmentBirkbeck, University of London Dr Victoria Southgate has worked at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development at Birkbeck (part of the University of London) since 2004, where she was initially appointed as a post-doctoral research fellow. In…>

Dr Wendy DossettSenior Lecturer in Religious Studiesat the University of Chester Dr Wendy Dossett works at the University of Chester, combining a busy role as a lecturer to undergraduate and postgraduate students with a fascinating research programme.  She is part of a small team within the Centre for Faiths and…>

Jonathan Djietror has been in Japan for several years in a research position. His insider-knowledge of the Japanese higher-education system, and detailed understanding of life in the Far East will be invaluable to anyone considering a career move. Please tell us about your current situation. I am currently carrying out…>

Rev. Dave Bookless,PhD Student at theUniversity of Cambridge Rev Dave Bookless works for the environmental charity A Rocha International as their Advisor for Theology and Churches. Almost thirty years after his first degree in Modern History, he has now returned to Jesus College at the University of Cambridge to embark…>

We trace the career path of Dr Alastair Campbell Ritchie, a lecturer in biomedical engineering at the University of Nottingham. Dr Ritchie was previously a lecturer at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University. Having lived and worked in Singapore for over decade, Dr Ritchie discusses his career in higher education and offers…>

  University of East Anglia Gareth Jones enjoyed a successful career in the IT industry which spanned thirty years. He started as a systems engineer at IBM following a first degree in English Literature, and finished as Group Services Director for Aviva. At the age of 50 Gareth left the…>

University of London in Paris Dr Louise Lyle has been working in Paris for the last three years, in a small higher education institution that is part of the University of London. She is Lecturer in French and Comparative Studies and Associate Programme Director for the MA in Paris Studies…>

Professor Adele Ladkin, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Professor Adele Ladkin, Professor and Associate Dean (Administration), Hong Kong Polytechnic University  Professor Adele Ladkin has just returned from two years in Hong Kong, where she worked as Professor and Associate Dean (Administration) in the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at…>