David Sadler took up the post of Director (Networks) at the end of August 2006. He is responsible for the Academy's work with subject and discipline networks (including the Subject Centres) and individuals.
Previously, David was the Director of the Higher Education Academy Subject Network for Sociology, Anthropology, Politics (C-SAP). David took up the post of Director of C-SAP in September 2005, having previously been Chair of C-SAP’s Advisory Committee. He was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship in 2005 and was previously a Jean Monnet Course Award holder.
Prior to joining the Academy David was Dean of Social Sciences at the University of Northampton and his academic area of research and teaching was international security. David was previously Head of Historical and International Studies at De Montfort University (1991-2004).
David co-wrote the QAA Overview Report in Politics and is an experienced QAA Specialist Subject Reviewer.
Networks; NTFS; Annual Internal Conference; Academy Conference; Student Learning Experience reviews; Supporting individual staff; Recognition of achievement; Interdisciplinarity; Sustainability; Supporting part-time staff; Action plan based on the consultation on the future of the register.

