Teaching fellowships
Recognising excellence in teaching
The University is very proud of its teaching staff and promotes the professional recognition of their teaching expertise through nationally recognised fellowships awarded by the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
The University has over 800 members of staff who are Fellows of the HEA and over 450 members of staff who are Associate Fellows of the HEA.
We have over 80 Senior Fellows of the HEA, who have been recognised for their leadership/support of other staff in relation to learning and teaching.
The highest level of recognition through the HEA is Principal Fellow of the HEA.
14 members of the university are recognised at this level:
- Earle Abrahamson - Learning and Teaching Specialist, the Learning and Teaching Innovation Centre
- Dr Karen Atkinson – Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching), School of Health and Social Work
- Prof Helen Barefoot - Deputy Director of the Learning and Teaching Innovation Centre
- Karen Barton, Director of Learning Teaching Innovation Centre, Office of the Vice Chancellor
- Penny Carey, Dean of Hertfordshire Law School
- Associate Professor Peter D'Sena - Learning and Teaching Specialist, the Learning and Teaching Innovation Centre
- Associate Professor Sarah Flynn - Associate Director of Learning and Teaching (Workplace Learning and Degree Apprenticeships), the Learning and Teaching Innovation Centre
- Dr Lesley Glass – Associate Dean (Visiting Lecturer Development), Hertfordshire Business School
- Prof Frank Haddleton - Director of Academic Quality Assurance
- Simon O’Leary – Visiting Lecturer, Hertfordshire Business School
- Dr Julia Petty – Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Children's Nursing, School of Health and Social Work
- Dr Amanda Roberts - Visiting Lecturer, School of Education
- Dr Karen Smith - Principal Lecturer Collaborative Research and Development in the School of Education
- Dr Mairi Watson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience)
National Teaching Fellowship Scheme
The University currently has eleven members of staff with prestigious National Teaching Fellowships. The national competition, organised by the Higher Education Academy, recognises, rewards and celebrates individuals who make an outstanding impact on the student learning experience.
National Teaching Fellows
- Earle Abrahamson - Learning and Teaching Specialist, the Learning and Teaching Innovation Centre
- Prof Guillaume Alinier - Professor of Simulation in Healthcare Education
- Irene Anderson - Reader in Learning and Teaching in Healthcare Practice, School of Health and Social Work
- Associate Professor Dominic Bygate - Learning and Teaching Innovation Centre
- Dr Martina Doolan - Associate Professor (Learning and Teaching), School of Computer Science
- Dr Suzanne Fergus – Associate Professor (Learning and Teaching), School of Life and Medical Sciences
- Prof Joy Jarvis - Professor of Educational Practice, School of Education
- Prof Amanda Jefferies - Professor of Technology Enhanced Learning, Visiting Lecturer, School of Computer Science
- Associate Professor Sarah Flynn - Associate Director of Learning and Teaching (Workplace Learning and Degree Apprenticeships), the Learning and Teaching Innovation Centre
- Dr Julia Petty – Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Children's Nursing, School of Health and Social Work
- Gilmar Querios – Head of Skills and Workforce Development, Enterprise and Business Development