Experience

The University of Bolton

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professor Cultural Research Development School of Arts & Creative Technologies REF & KEF

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  As Professor of Cultural Research and development I undertake Professorial duties in leadership, research scholarly activity and PhD supervision. I'm currently vice-chair of the Univeristy's Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee .I have a cross School/disciplinary role co-located across the School of Arts & Creative Technologies, The Institute of Management (IOM) and Office for Standards and enhancemnet (OFS) at the University of Bolton. The role involves supporting all aspects of research , kowledge exchange and scholarly activity and I have speacialist experience of Practice Led/Based approaches to research .I am involved in developing and supporting the institutions Applied Research and Research situated in the wider strategic context of the "Teaching Intensive Research Informed (TIRI) " agenda . I have sepcifc responsibilities in the Arts, Creative Industries , Technologies and Business and successfully led the Research Evaluation Framework (REF) 2021 submisssions for the institution in Unit of Asessment (UoA) 17 Business and in UoA 32 the Arts including the preparation of internationally impactful case studies for both schools.This was the first occasion the University had submitted to either unit. The University of Bolton senate concluded that both submissions were 'beyond even our most optimistic expectations'.www.bolton.ac.uk Show less

• Professor Learning and Teaching

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  I undertake a variety of roles within the university including leading and managing research projects and professorial activities in the Arts, Education, Student support and Business domains.

• Director Institute Educational Cybernetics (IEC)

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2015

  As Director I have responsibility for all outputs and activities undertaken in the Centre .The IEC mission is to develop an informed understanding of how information and communications technologies affect the organisation of education from individual learning to the global system in both formal and informal settings.This is achieved through developing innovative software, researching emerging learning technologies and related technological and pedagogical matters at a strategic level on behalf of UK Higher and Further Education sectors and developing new pedagogical approaches to learning, teaching, and assessment. Engaged in this work at IEC is a large community of researchers, programmers, and educationalists who work nationally and internationally on many projects and in collaboration.IEC provides support strategic advice and guidance to the University of Bolton in online/ distance learning and provides opportunities to study at post graduate level. Show less

• Reader/Deputy Director Institute Educational Cybernetics

  • Sep 2003 - Mar 2010

  The IEC mission is to develop an informed understanding of how information and communications technologies affect the organisation of education from individual learning to the global system in both formal and informal settings.This is achieved through developing innovative software, researching emerging learning technologies and related technological and pedagogical matters at a strategic level on behalf of UK Higher and Further Education sectors and developing new pedagogical approaches to learning, teaching, and assessment. Engaged in this work at IEC is a large community of researchers, programmers, and educationalists who work nationally and internationally on many projects and in collaboration.IEC provides support strategic advice and guidance to the University of Bolton in online/ distance learning and provides opportunities to study at post graduate level. Show less



Leeds Conservatoire

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director and Trustee

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2023

  In September 2019 I was appointed as a Director and Trustee of the Leeds College of Music subsequently renamed the Leeds Conservatoire. As a Trustee and Director of the Conservatoire I am involved in providing strategic guidance to the principal and wider executive team . I have specific responsibilities to support research and scholarly activity and provide strategic input to developing shared services within the conservatoire and wider Luminate Education Group. This world leading Conservatoire has grown significantly both in terms of income and in student population during my time of tenure with an extremely vibrant diverse student community . www.lcm.ac.uk Show less



Scarborough Museums Trust

• United Kingdom
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair and Trustee

  • Dec 2015 - Sep 2018

  As chair and trustee of the Scarborough Museums Trust (SMT) I was responsible for strategic leadership of the Trust . Working with the Chief Executive Officer work involved with stakeholders and funding bodies exploration and preparation for a proposed merger of the Organisation with Woodend (a cultural organisation) leading the organisation through a challenging period of change management and significant cultural change. http://www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com Scarborough Art Gallery Scarborough Art Gallery was built in the late 1840s by the Uppleby family and has had a fascinating history. This Italianate villa is one of the finest buildings situated in Scarborough’s beautiful Crescent gardens. The gallery houses our permanent collection which has been built up over sixty years through gifts, bequests and purchases to reflect the eclectic mix of the community and the cultural heritage of Scarborough. Rotunda Museum Built in 1829 and one of the oldest purpose but museums in the world Full of fascinating objects, the Rotunda Museum is home to Gristhorpe Man, a unique Bronze Age skeleton. Found near Scarborough buried in a tree trunk, Gristhorpe Man is the best example of a tree burial in the UK. There is also the Speeton Plesiosaur - a fantastic marine reptile from the lower Cretaceous period, found near Filey. Scarborough's Lost Dinosaurs is an exploration of Jurassic Scarborough and its residents. Show less



Hull College Group

• Board Member and Vice Chair

  • Dec 2008 - Nov 2016

  As Vice Chair of the Hull College Group (HCUK) I provided strategic leadership and held specific responsibility for Higher Education and Technology. I was instrumental in the groups successful application for Foundation Degree Awarding Power (FDAP), only the fourth college in the UK to be awarded. At the time the Hull College Group (HCUK) incorporated Hull, Goole and Harrogate Colleges and supported more than 30,000 students and provided over a 1,000 courses, including work-based learning and community programmes. HCUK offers technical, professional and academic education and training, ranging from GCSEs and NVQs to degree and post-graduate qualifications. HCUK was graded outstanding with 90 per cent of students progressing to employment, further study or training within six months of course completion. (*Source: Hull College Group Student Destinations Survey 2014. The Hull and Goole Colleges made an annual contribution to the economy of Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire of £517 million, equivalent to £1 in every £20 spent in the region or more than 23,000 jobs on average wages. The Group was a major employer in the region, with a workforce of 1,600 across campuses in Hull, Goole and Harrogate Show less



Harrogate College

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair of Harrogate College Consultative committee

  • Dec 2008 - Nov 2016

  Whilst a Governor of the Hull College Group (HCUK) I chaired the consultative committee for Harrogate College one of the colleges within the group. In the role I represented the views of the college and local employers at the group board level. The committee's primary function was to ensure a positive dialogue with local stakeholder groups, Harrogate Council, North Yorkshire County Council and Local employment groups. Whilst a Governor of the Hull College Group (HCUK) I chaired the consultative committee for Harrogate College one of the colleges within the group. In the role I represented the views of the college and local employers at the group board level. The committee's primary function was to ensure a positive dialogue with local stakeholder groups, Harrogate Council, North Yorkshire County Council and Local employment groups.



Cetis: the Centre for Educational Technology, Interoperability and Standards

• United States
• E-Learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Centre for Educational Technology and Interoperability Standards

  • Sep 2003 - Apr 2015

  JISC CETIS is an Innovation Support Centre for UK Higher and Post-16 Education sectors funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC), and managed by the University of Bolton. The Centre provides strategic advice to JISC, supports its development programmes, represents the sector on international standardisation bodies and works with the educational community to facilitate the use of standards-based e-learning. In recent years, the rapid uptake of e-learning has given greater impetus to efforts in learning technology interoperability, requiring the creation of learning technology standards. These have been developed most notably in IMS but also in Europe with CEN/ISSS and the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and ISO (International Standards Organization). For over ten years JISC CETIS has played an active part in these bodies developing standards in a wide range of e-learning domains including: content, metadata, enterprise, assessment, learning information, accessibility and learning design. JISC CETIS ensures that the UK Higher Education, Further Education and other post-16 education institutions are involved in the development and implementation of educational technology standards by running events for communities with particular interests. In addition we also run Expert Working Groups which develop specifications and community guidance on emerging technologies. Our work also involves providing direct support to JISC for a number of their development programmes, including the JISC e-Learning Programme, and the e-Framework. Show less



The Forest School

• New Zealand
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair Of The Board Of Governors

  • 2004 - 2014

  I was Chair of Governors of this Special Needs School supporting children with Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD). I was Chair of Governors of this Special Needs School supporting children with Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD).



JISC CETIS

• Deputy Director and then Director

  • 2003 - Dec 2009

  JISC CETIS was the Innovation Support Centre for UK Higher and Post-16 Education sectors funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC), and managed by the University of Bolton. The Centre provided strategic advice to JISC, supports its development programmes, represented the sector on international standardisation bodies and worked with the educational community and at national policy level to facilitate the use of standards-based e-learning. In recent years, the rapid uptake of e-learning has given greater impetus to efforts in learning technology interoperability, requiring the creation of learning technology standards. These have been developed most notably in IMS but also in Europe with CEN/ISSS and the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and ISO (International Standards Organisation). For over ten years JISC CETIS played a pro-active role in these bodies developing standards in a wide range of e-learning domains including: content, metadata, enterprise, assessment, learning information, accessibility and learning design. JISC CETIS ensured that the UK Higher Education, Further Education and other post-16 education institutions were involved in the development and implementation of educational technology standards by running events for communities with particular interests. In addition the organisation facilitated Expert Working Groups which develop specifications and community guidance on emerging technologies. Jisc CETIS also provided direct support to JISC on a number of their development programmes, including the JISC e-Learning Programme, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Delivery and the e-Framework. Show less



Bradford Technology Limited

• Head of Business Development

  • Feb 2001 - 2003

  I was Head of business development at BTL an e-learning educational content and e-assessment vendor. BTL is a leading UK owned e-content,e-Assessment development and delivery company. With over 1 million certified exams powered by BTL, its content development and delivery tools are helping some of the UK's largest agencies face the challenge of onscreen delivery. I was responsible for leading business development in the e-content domain including the development of innovative basic and key skills for the University For Industry (UFI) accessed by many thousands of online learners. Show less



Midas Sport Midas Interactive Entertainment

• Managing Director

  • 1996 - 2001

  Midas Interactive Entertainment Ltd. is an international publisher of video games for the leading gaming platforms including Sony PlayStation®2, Sony PSP®, Nintendo DS™, Nintendo Wii™ and PC CD-Rom. In adition the company prodcued software and interactive products. My responsibilities included international licencing and marketing, software product development and relationship management. Midas establishmed strong business relationships with key international developers, publishers, distributors and retailers and was to become one of the largest UK basedindependent games publishers. Show less