Personal profile
Personal Statement
Deputy Head of Computer and Information Sciences Department with a focus on teaching strategy. Leadership experience in pedagogy and development of the student education experience through innovative student centred teaching and learning strategies. These strategies include but are not limited to, flipped classrooms, problem based learning and use of classroom response systems for continuous assessment and feedback. Four times nominated for student teaching awards, including categories of 'Best Feedback' and ‘Most Innovative’ across multiple Universities. Leads and collaborates in scholarship of learning and teaching locally, nationally, and internationally evidenced through internal activities and publication at national and international conferences. An established track record of the design, development and delivery of innovative curriculum, assessment, and feedback. Consistent active citizenship through roles such as Deputy Head of Undergraduate Teaching, NSS champion, 4th year project co-ordinator, personal development advisor, and 4th year head.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Supporting Development of Impactful Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Practice in Context
English, R. (Principal Investigator)
Council of Professors and Heads of Computing (CPHC)
5/05/25 → 1/10/26
Project: Research
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The Impact of Dyslexia on Learning to Program
English, R. (Principal Investigator) & Weir, C. (Post Grad Student)
3/10/22 → …
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Embedding Scientific Learning Strategies in Disciplines
English, R., Miller, A. & Stewart, R., Feb 2026Research output: Digital or non-textual outputs › Blog Post
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Scaffolding work-integrated learning through personalised portfolio pathways
Macdonald, F. & English, R., 22 Dec 2025, (Accepted/In press) INTED2026 Proceedings. Valencia, (INTED Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution book
Open AccessFile1 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Associate Dean of Learning Enhancement, Faculty of Science 2019- 2023
English, R. (Recipient), 1 Oct 2019
Prize: Appointment
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Activities
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Richmond American University London (External organisation)
English, R. (Advisor)
Jan 2026 → Feb 2026Activity: Membership › Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Documenting Effective Practice in Academic Computing Teaching Workshop
English, R. (Organiser) & Fincher, S. (Organiser)
7 Jan 2026Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Conference, workshop, seminar or course