Theme overview
The Authentic and Engaging Teaching and Learning theme focuses on student-centred approaches to creating a learning environment at Nottingham Trent University that is active, meaningful and engaging for our students. Scholarship researchers within this theme bring their experience in key areas that align with current teaching and learning strategy at Nottingham Trent University.
Researchers lead and participate in scholarship initiatives in areas including active collaborative learning such as Student-Centred Active Learning Environment with Upside Down Pedagogies (SCALE-UP) and Team Based Learning (TBL). They also explore the development of teaching and assessment methods that incorporate work-like learning (WLE) and promote life-long learning. Theme researchers are dedicated to developing educational environments and curricula that are engaging for our current and future students. The initiatives undertaken by scholarship researchers support students in being resilient, independent and equipped with employability skills for professional and personal achievement and satisfaction. The theme welcomes scholarship researchers with interests in authentic and engaging teaching and learning approaches.
Theme lead
Dr Leanne Timpson
Dr Leanne Timpson is a Lecturer in Microbiology in the Department of Biosciences at Nottingham Trent University. She is module leader for the Foundation Biology module and MSc Business and Enterprise module and Course Leader for the MSc Biotechnology programme. Leanne’s scholarship research interests include active collaborative learning methods, creating engaging learning environments, student transitions from Further Education to Higher Education and interdisciplinary collaborative work between bioscience and creative disciplines. She is passionate about providing students with a positive learning experience that supports them in achieving their ambitions.
Theme researchers
Blessing Airhihen
Dr Airhihen is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and serves as the Course Leader for Physiology and Pharmacology.
Nelson Chong
Dr Chong is a Senior Lecturer in Physiology and Pharmacology with research interests in circadian biology, cardiac function and disease.
Karin Garrie
Karin Garrie
Luigi De Girolamo
Luigi De Girolamo
Ishwinder Kaur
Dr Ishwinder is a Module Leader for the Level 4 Practical Techniques in Biosciences module, a core module supporting students from across multiple degree pathways.
Dr Purvi Mali
Dr Mali is a Bioscience lecturer in Nottingham Trent University's School of Science and Technology.
Michael Loughlin
Michael Loughlin is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Biosciences and Learning and Teaching Manager for the School of Science & Technology.
Sarah Rayment
Dr Sarah Rayment is a Senior Lecturer in Molecular Sciences at Nottingham Trent University.
Chris Terrell-Nield
Dr Christopher Terrell-Nield Staff Profile
Christian Thode
Dr Thode is a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, who teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering pharmacology, neuroscience and physiology.
Chris Tinsley
Chris Tinsley
Erika Whiteford
Dr Erika Whiteford is a lecturer of Ecology and Environmental Management.