College of Arts, Humanities and Education staff

Dr. Gemma Marmalade is Assistant Head of Discipline to Art and Photography in the School of Art; Programme Leader for BA Hons. Photography; an internationally exhibited artist, researcher, and award-winning academic specialising in experimental approaches to the radical intersections of photography and performance, playfully negotiating the authenticity of the speaking voice.

Choreography is at the core of Alice’s practice, exploring digital projection and dance with her company Adaire to Dance. This research feeds into her teaching on the MA Dance & Choreography and she is committed to training and nurturing the talent of aspiring dance artists.

Senior Lecturer in Education Studies and MA Education

Mthulisi is a Postgraduate Research Student who is investigating how African newspapers are framing China’s increasing involvement in the continent. 

As a Lecturer in Initial Teacher Education, Matt draws on years of experience working in Universities and Primary Schools. He teaches across Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses, with a focus on Social Justice and sustainability in education. 

Simi McConnell is an Associate Lecturer for the Institute of Education.

Kathleen is a Lecturer in History and teaches across the undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Specialising in nineteenth-century British history and with experience of working in the museums sector, Kathleen is module leader on a number of modules for the MA in Public History and Heritage. Her research focuses on the Victorian Post Office, occupational pensions and occupational health.

Daithi is a senior lecturer in media teaching across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.