by Sarah Marten Dr Jerome de Groot is a lecturer in Renaissance Literature and Culture at Manchester University in the English and American Studies department, based in the school of Arts, Histories and Cultures within the Humanities Faculty. What does your job involve? There are three strands to my…>
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Career Development Fellow
by Sarah Marten Dr Nik Morton Dr Nik Morton is a Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow, who last year established his own laboratory, Molecular Metabolism at the University of Edinburgh Centre for Cardiovascular Science. His research is of interest to many people: what are the genetic factors that contribute…>
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
by Sarah Marten Dr Susan Speer is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Manchester’s School of Psychological Sciences. As well as teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, Susan’s research interests focus on gender identity and analysing conversations in everyday settings such as doctor/patient interactions. She has an…>
Craft Portfolio Leader
by Sarah Marten Chris Green Chris Green is a lecturer and manager at Buckinghamshire New University and is based in the School of Design & Craft within the Faculty of Creativity & Culture. He is course leader for various undergraduate craft programmes and also has considerable management responsibilities. However,…>
Head of Junior Department
What is your background? Degree from London in Music, PGCE (Primary) and an MA (from the Open University) What initially attracted you to your job? Initially I was a Primary teacher. I was attracted to this because I knew that every day would be different and I would enjoy working with…>
Course Leader
by Sarah Marten Dr Campbell Norman-Smith with Jane Finch (National Trust) at Kentchurch in Hertfordshire Dr. Campbell Norman-Smith is course leader for the MA in Furniture Conservation, Restoration and Decorative Arts at Buckinghamshire New University. He also teaches on the BA degree of the same title. The fortunate students…>
Personnel Officer
by Sarah Marten Rachel Wall developed her career in personnel work after completing a degree in International Transport Management at Cardiff University. She obtained A levels in Maths, Economics and Geography. Once Rachel had gained varied experience in human resources departments within two large companies she moved to her…>
Learning and Teaching Librarian
by Sarah Marten Katharine Reedy works as a Learning and Teaching Librarian in the Academic and Student Services department at the Open University, based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The Open University is well-known as the UK’s leading provider of distance learning courses in Higher Education. The…>
Head of Wine Department
by Sarah Marten Chris Foss heads the Wine Department at Plumpton College in East Sussex, which offers degree courses in Wine Business, Viticulture (vine growing) and Oenology (winemaking). The College is located just outside Lewes, in the beautiful setting of the South Downs, and boasts it’s very own 16…>
College Principal
About you What is your background? Teaching – Political Science/International Relations; Research – International Terrorism and College administration. In total, I spent 7 years in research, 3 years teaching, and 3 years of College management as a principal. What initially attracted you to your job? I consider teaching a…>