Research students

Maggie Gibson

Head of Learner Development

Maggie's role includes leading the work of the Centre for Academic Success, which works with students and staff across the University to support learning development. The Centre provides individual tutorials in academic writing, maths, statistics, programming, networking, project management and study skills; offers a schedule...

Grant Huddleston

College academic lead for LLE and CPD

Grant’s route into Physical Education began after graduating with a BSc Sport Science and Management degree from Nottingham Trent University, followed by a PGCE in Secondary Physical Education from Newman University. Grant started his role in the department of Education and Social Work at Birmingham City University in 2017,...

Sinead Joyce

Associate Professor of Education & Social Work

Sinead Joyce was born in Birmingham gaining her BA Honours in Early Childhood Studies in 2008 and her Masters of Higher Education in Teaching and Learning in 2015 with Birmingham City University. Sinead is a Senior Fellow accredited by the AHA and is continuing to develop her research interests regarding Professional...

Neil Sheasby

Teach First Master's Course Leader, Master's in Learning and Teaching Tutor, and Deputy Chair Ethics

Neil has worked at Birmingham City University since 2014, after leaving the Open University. He is currently the Course Leader for the Teach First Master's (Leadership in Learning) that builds on the structure and content of the LDP and the PGDE. Additional roles include delivering on the Master's in Learning and Teaching....

Jessica Wythe

Lecturer

Jessica Wythe (she/her) is a BA (Hons) Education Studies graduate who was part of the initial cohort when Birmingham City University began running the course in 2017. Jess now teaches on the same course as a lecturer for the Department of Childhood, Youth and Community and is a second year EdD candidate. Her research interests...