• BA (Hons) MA PGCHE FHEA

Current research is focused on professional development and work based learning and Alan is studying for a Doctor of Education with the Institute of Education, University of London.

Alan was trained as a designer at Hornsey College of Art. His professional career has included work as a designer and craftsman in the jewellery and optics industries. He has run his own design and manufacturing companies, as well as a manager for a large wholesale and manufacturing jewellery company. Further experience in the games design industry has included publication of a number of game products. His academic career has included senior roles in learning and teaching development, curriculum management and programme leadership. He is a member of the Centre for Excellence in Work Based learning.

Current Work

• Coordinator for The Centre for Excellence in Work Based Learning in the School of Arts & Education
• Programme Leader for MA Professional Practice
• Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Professional Practice

Professional membership

• Registered Practitioner of the Higher Education Academy