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About the Centre for Academic Development and Quality

Working in partnership with our talented community of academics, researchers, and industry leaders, CADQ helps to design and deliver the policies, practices, and insights that fulfil NTU’s ambitions as ‘the university of the future.’

We encourage innovation inside and outside of our lecture theatres, provide vital sector research, and help our people to develop and grow. We’re continually evolving NTU’s curriculum and cultivating new, life-changing learning opportunities — opportunities that are open to every one of our colleagues and students, in line with the University’s ‘Success for All’ agenda.

From course content to CPD, and industry collaborations to dynamic new learning models, we’re a key voice in NTU’s commitment to reimagining university-level education.

Our values

Collaboration

We bring experts together to co-create the best outcomes for all​.

Support

We are committed to supporting and developing our academic colleagues.

Expertise

We offer a wealth of expertise and experience from both the public and private sectors.

Innovation

We combine our own research with the latest developments in the HE sector to drive NTU innovation in learning & teaching.

Empowerment

We empower staff to deliver transformative learning and teaching experiences that sustain our students’ journey through NTU and beyond.

Meet our leadership team

Kathy Charles

Executive Dean of Learning and Teaching

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Belinda Ferguson

Head of Academic Quality

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Kerry Gough

Head of Academic Development and Research

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Samuel Tanner

Head of Flexible and Work-Integrated Learning

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More about CADQ

Developing learning and teaching

By being bold, disruptive, and brave enough to do the right things, we’re continually developing and promoting new methods of learning delivery. This kind of innovation helps keep NTU at the forefront of the higher education sector.

Course design

From foundation degrees to executive education, we’re collaborating with experts in and outside of the University to build cutting-edge courses that satisfy industry needs, reflect modern professional practice, and provide a great, transformative experience for students.

Quality management and partnerships

We ensure the University fulfils all the Office for Students’ registration conditions, while overseeing the management of NTU’s quality and governance, and developing policies in line with regulatory requirements.

Supporting personal development and scholarship

We’re dedicated to supporting and empowering our colleagues in their NTU careers, giving them the developmental opportunities to grow professionally, progress, and guarantee a truly exceptional student experience.

Apprenticeships team

We play a key role in supporting the University’s apprenticeship provision. Whether you’re a private business or an NTU colleague, we’ll help to upskill your team through the energy, enthusiasm, and new perspectives that great apprentices can provide.

Contact us

If you have a question or would like to find out more about the work of CADQ please email cadq.enquiries@ntu.ac.uk.