Personal profile
Personal Statement
I am the Academic Development lead for learning and teaching in the Organisational and Staff Development Unit (OSDU) at Strathclyde. Within this role, I lead our Strathclyde Teaching Excellence Programme (STEP), Micro-CPD and pathways to professional recognition through Advance HE Fellowships. I am also the Programme Director of our PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. My research interests include staff peer-support networks, inclusive approaches to curriculum development, leadership in learning and teaching, and compassionate pedagogies. In addition to my own scholarship, I lead a number of collaboratives projects and staff development initiatives with colleagues in China and the Middle East.
Keywords
- Learning and teaching
- Scholarship
- Scholarship of teaching and learning
- Course design
- inclusion, additional support needs, inclusive practice, inclusive pedagogy
- Peer Networks
- Leadership Development
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Education for Sustainable Development
Morrissey, S. (Principal Investigator), Morse, T. (Co-investigator) & Willison, D. (Co-investigator)
1/03/25 → 30/04/27
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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BOLD up-skilling Workshops in Jordan
Morrissey, S. (Principal Investigator)
19/03/24 → 30/03/26
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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Micro-CPD in higher education: enhancing engagement and well-being through bite-sized professional development
Morrissey, S., Willison, D. & Hasan Ashkanani, N., 4 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing capacity to engage in SoTL through a two-year institutional collaborative writing programme
Healey, R., Healey, M. & Morrissey, S., 20 Jun 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Prizes
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UK & Ireland Green Gown Award 2022
Strachan, S. (Recipient), Morse, T. (Recipient), Collins, R. (Recipient), Sprick, S. (Recipient), Gibson, L. (Recipient), Gallou, E. (Recipient), Savage, K. (Recipient), Morrissey, S. (Recipient), Bonnar, L. (Recipient) & Logan, L. (Recipient), 8 Nov 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Celebrating excellence in learning and teaching at Strathclyde (CELTS): Annual Learning and Teaching Day 2025
Robertson, E. (Organiser), Timmins, C. (Organiser), Willison, D. (Organiser), Henderson, E. (Organiser), Flockhart, G. (Organiser), Morrissey, S. (Organiser) & Faulkner, S. (Organiser)
19 Jun 2025Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Organiser of major conference
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Micro-CPD: Evaluation of effectiveness and impact
Willison, D. (Speaker) & Morrissey, S. (Speaker)
28 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or Presentation › Oral presentation