National Teaching Fellow 2013

For 15 years Jonathan was a self-employed professional photographer with studios in London and New York and a client list including Rolling Stone, Vogue, the New York Times, and the Guardian, Levis, Swiss Army Watches and Paul Smith. His work is exhibited internationally, including portraits within the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection.

National Teaching Fellow 2013

Professor Mark Woolford has been involved in education in dentistry since 1984. He has worked at a number of dental schools around the UK, obtaining his PhD at the University of Dundee before returning to London to take up a post at what was to become (in 2000) King’s College London Dental School. 

National Teaching Fellow 2013

Professor Neil Witt began his academic career as a lecturer in marine navigation and communication systems in 1993 and has been using technology to enhance his students’ learning for the past 20 years. His role allows him to share his expertise in technology-enhanced learning (TEL) with colleagues across the University, partner colleges in the South West and across national and international HE sectors. 

National Teaching Fellow 2013

“Chris is such an enthusiastic individual. He is hugely passionate about what he teaches, and he brings so much life into his lectures. He is dedicated to the University and to its students, and works incredibly hard to make sure all his students achieve and reach their full potential.”

BMus student, 2012

National Teaching Fellow 2013

Throughout her career, Rachel has had roles that have allowed her to focus on facilitating effective international communication and language learning. She worked as a teacher, and trainer of teachers, of English as an additional language for many years in Indonesia (with Voluntary Services Overseas), India, Vietnam, Japan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.

National Teaching Fellow 2013

Dr Nicola Whitton is an educational researcher with 14 years’ experience in higher education: in teaching, technical, managerial, educational development, and research roles. She is dedicated to promoting active, collaborative and playful learning, and engaging with colleagues and learners to enhance practice.

National Teaching Fellow 2013

Dr Rupert Ward is an innovative and reflective practitioner who has contributed to a broad range of technology and process-based improvements which have had a significant impact on student learning, both in the UK and internationally.

Combining expertise in computing, physics and education Rupert has been able to incorporate a broad range of educational perspectives into student-focused initiatives in virtual environments, mobile applications and web-based development in areas such as personal development, multimedia production, entrepreneurship, assessment and feedback, study planning and academic resourcing.

Dr John Unsworth worked for the HEA between November 2015 and July 2017 where he was responsible for discipline development and engagement. Prior to joining the HEA John was Director of Nursing Programmes at Northumbria University. He has a background in primary and community care having been a Nurse Director in a geographically large Primary Care Trust in England. He has also worked in consultancy and a number of specialist nursing roles over the past 30 years. In 2013 John was made a National Teaching Fellow in recognition of his work around simulation education and student assessment in 2013. He became a Principal Fellow of the HEA in 2016.

National Teaching Fellow 2013

During her time at Sunderland Dr Wendy Thorley has been involved in several programmes as a consultant and programme leader.

National Teaching Fellow 2013

Dr Maddalena Taras has a passionate interest in assessment and student learning. As a University Teaching Fellow, she developed, implemented and evaluated an innovative model of student self-assessment. This was used across Faculties, subject areas and levels at her own institution, where it has played an important part in enhancing the student learning experience.