Learning and Teaching staff

As Associate Provost Learning and Teaching Neil helps to shape the University's approach to how we teach and assess students. He is leading a range of initiatives aimed at improving student success and enhancing social mobility.   

As a Learning Technology Media Advisor, Matthew Gilooly seeks to enhance media used within teaching. This can be through content created for staff and students, as well as making bespoke content ranging from Creative High Quality video to 360 VR and Augmented Reality content.

As a Learning Teachnology Media Adviser, Charlotte supports academic staff across the university to embed technology into the teaching and increase the student experience. The work she has completed has won a number awards both internally and externally.

As Administrative Officer (Academic & Student Experience - A&SE), Richard manages a support team that has a focus on supporting key areas of Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching activity and initiatives. In addition, he manages communications and support for the wider A&SE portfolio.

As the University's Head of Digital Learning, John Hill works in partnership with staff and students to embed and support the development digital learning. John leads and develops University-wide strategies and policies to ensure students have the highest quality digital learning experience whilst studying. 

Melanie has worked in the UK education sector for 24 years, in secondary education, FE and HE, and with national bodies on curriculum and qualification reform. Melanie is Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching and works with colleagues across the university to support the development of excellent and innovative practice in learning and teaching, particularly in pedagogic research.

As an Associate Professor in Learning and Teaching, Dr Ribchester supports colleagues in the implementation of key strategies related to learning, teaching and assessment. He also leads Derby’s Pathfinder scheme which provides an opportunity for experienced colleagues to gain fellowship of AdvanceHE.

Greg Sutton is a Learning Technology Support Officer and has worked at the University of Derby for 17 years in various roles. His main duties are training staff members to use the Learning Technologies and support them in the use of those technologies.