Dr Nancy Veerayen

MRU- Lecturer

Nancy Veerayen
  • School Middlesex University - Overseas Campuses

  • Department Mauritius Campus

  • Location Mauritius

Research activities

2025 - Veerayen, N. and Gautam, H. 'Visualising the Foundation Education Programme and Module Handbook', Innovation in Teaching and Learning with and without Technology Teaching and Learning Colloquium June 2025, Middlesex University Mauritius. 

2025 - Veerayen, N, 'The Power of Story – weaving words, worlds, and wisdom'. Wellbeing and Arts Symposium – Wellbeing Through Creativity: The Role of Arts, Music, and Expression inMental Health, May 2025, Middlesex University Mauritius. 

2025 - Veerayen, N., 'From Rote to Critically Reflective—Empowering Foundation Students to Critically Engage with Gen AI through Existential Activities.'   The Uses of AI in the Global Middlesex Classroom, CAPE Learning and Teaching Showcase, February 2025, Middlesex University London.

2024 - Veerayen, N., 'Existential activities can amplify critical thinking when using Gen AI', 'Helping Students Develop CriticalThinking Skills When Using Generative AI', webinar, November 2024, University of Kent, UK. 

2024 - Veerayen, N., 'Synchronising Global Education Objectives with Teaching Practices.' Teaching and Learning Conference, September 2024, Middlesex University Dubai, UAE.

2022 - Veerayen, N. ‘Identifying Student Satisfaction in a Higher Education Institution using Appreciative Inquiry 4-D.’ Research Students’ Summer Conference, June 2022, Middlesex University London.

2021 - Veerayen, N. ‘Including Diverse Equality in the International Foundation Programme Modules.’  Learning and Teaching showcase—Sharing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion practices. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Education Conference, June 2021, Middlesex University, London.

2020 – Veerayen, N. 'Pursuing Productivity and Quality Amidst COVID-19.' National Productivity and Quality Convention (NPQC 2020/2021), Mauritius National Productivity and Competitiveness Council.

2018 - Veerayen, N.’ How the Interpretations of Cross-Cultural Non-Verbal Communication Affects Teaching and Learning', Fourth International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences, January 2018, Middlesex University Dubai, UAE. 

2018 - Veerayen, N. ‘Staff Engagement Leading to Student Engagement’ “Research by TEIs benefiting Society”, Teacher Education and Curriculum Development for the Tertiary Education Research Week, May 2018, Le Meridien, Pointe-aux-Piment, Mauritius.

2018 - Veerayen, N. ‘How Appreciative Inquiry Reveals Satisfaction’, International Multidisciplinary Conference Research (MyRes 2018), June 2018, Society of Research and Knowledge Management, Mauritius.


Current Teaching

From 2023 to present date: 

  • Module Coordinator  Foundation Education 0610 Academic Skills
  • Module Coordinator Foundation Education 0630 Psychology Foundations in Social Science

  • Biography

    Dr Nancy Veerayen is a British-qualified social worker specialising in international social work and community development. Her career before immigrating to Mauritius included working in child protection for UK social services. Immigrating to Mauritius, she represented Mauritius in 2005 at the British Treasury-sponsored Pan African InterAction Leadership Programme, 'Africa for Africa through Collaboration', in Kenya. Her community and education leadership roles extended to directing two Mauritian NGOs, ''Centre de Solidarité'' and ''Kinouete'', where she implemented health and safety protocols, developed rehabilitation programmes for detainees, and secured funding for Mauritius's first halfway house for female ex-detainees. She served as a UN Mauritius and Rodrigues national consultant, enhancing vulnerable family housing projects. As President of the Roches Brunes Community Association (2009–2012), she spearheaded projects to strengthen community well-being. She has worked for the British Council teaching English as a second language and at Clavis International Baccalaureate Primary School as a home and school mentor.

    Since joining Middlesex University Mauritius in 2012, her roles have included Student Counsellor and Student Experience Coordinator where she established the Middlesex University Counselling Service, Mauritius Student Council and various student societies and Middlesex University Volunteering, building a strong sense of community and engagement on campus and within the local community. During this time, she also created and facilitated the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course for Nigerian Aptech IT Top Up students from 2013 to 2015.

    In 2015, Nancy transitioned to a lecturing role within the Foundation Education programme, where she has been committed to nurturing students' academic growth. Her dedication to educational curriculum development led to her appointment as the Foundation Education Programme Coordinator from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she served as the Head of Science and Education during this period, working with the Senior Leadership Team, middle management and overseas campuses to enhance the educational teaching and learning experience and operational coordination at the Mauritius campus.

    From 2015 until 2023, Nancy was also a key player as a module coordinator for IFP 0100 Academic Writing, IFP 0200 Researching and Presenting, and IFP 0500 Integrated Subject-Based Projects. Her work in these areas has been focused on supporting students in developing essential preparatory academic skills.

    In 2024, she undertook the responsibility as Foundation Education Academic Advisor, supporting students and enhancing the quality of preparatory education at Middlesex University Mauritius. Her expertise in project management, organisational development, global education, participatory teaching methods, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, quality and knowledge economies in higher education continues to guide her contributions to the academic community and her doctoral research.

    External activities

  • National Leadership Youth Trainer, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, 2018
  • Publications