Read the latest blogs from around Staffordshire University
- New Staff Profile – Kieron ChadwickKieron Chadwick has switched from his role as External Examiner for the School of Justice, Security, and Sustainability at Staffordshire University, to join the team permanently as a Lecturer in Business. Kieron holds an MSc in Management with Human Resources … Continue reading ... read more
- Launch of the Centre for Business, Innovation and the Regions, 8th JuneA new research centre is being launched at Staffordshire University that brings together internationally-recognised academics with a commitment to applied impactful research that engages with policy and practice. Its work analyses: Reflecting the civic mission of Staffordshire University, the Centre … Continue reading ... read more
- New Course Director in Entrepreneurship – Dr Susan SisayDr. Susan Sisay is the new Course Director Entrepreneurship at the Staffordshire Business School. She holds a PhD in International Entrepreneurship from Wrexham Glyndwr University, Wales. Susan has worked in academia for over a decade, both in the UK and … Continue reading ... read more
- The Power of Partnership CoachingAs SCoLPP Innovators Fran Brown-Cornwall @FrankieCornwall and Matt Coombe-Boxall @mcoombeboxall share their experiences of using coaching on Staffordshire University Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Coaching Programme (known as SUMEC). This first of its kind staff development coaching programme supported staff towards applying for and obtaining MIE Expert status, ... read more
- Visitor Attraction and Resort Management – A Meeting of Minds!By Amanda Payne – Senior Lecturer in Business, Management and Leadership Here at Staffordshire University we are extremely proud of our Visitor Attraction and Resort Management degree programme. The course is designed in accordance with guidelines published by the Events, … Continue reading ... read more
- Beyond the Classroom- Call for Case StudiesWe are delighted to open the call for case studies as part of our project “Beyond The Classroom – Supporting Student Success”, funded by Advance HE as part of their collaborative development fund (CDF). The project is led by Staffordshire University Centre of Learning and Pedagogic Practice (SCoLPP), ... read more
- Professor Chockalingam attends a key stakeholder meeting at the WHO, Geneva.A gathering was hosted by the WHO Assistive Technology team in Geneva on March 28th and 29th, with the objective of evaluating the process, results, and distribution of the WHO rapid Assistive Technology Assessment (rATA) survey, as well as devising strategies to enhance this significant means of collecting ... read more
- New member of staff – Dr David Cook, Senior Lecturer in Business and MarketingDr David Cook has recently joined as a Senior Lecturer in Business and Marketing, in the Department of Business and Law, School of Justice, Security and Sustainability, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom. Although still occasionally mistaken for a student himself (admittedly … Continue reading ... read more
- New staff profile – Dr Richard AhumibeDr Richard Ahumibe holds an MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management and a PhD in Management Studies from the University of Liverpool. Richard started his teaching career during his PhD studies and has lectured at the University of Liverpool, … Continue reading ... read more
- So, What’s the Learning? #2: Disentangling cause and effect: the challenges of translating interdisciplinary research into policyWe are back with another summary blog generated from a rich and informative “So What’s the Learning” webinar. Each #SWTL webinar offers: The sharing of interesting pedagogic perspectives with the wider HE community The chance to consider how such learning applies within your own context Opportunity to ... read more
- The ‘Quiet quitting’ Phenomenon: Re-naming something doesn’t mean we are better at understanding it.By Dr Jenny Gale, Senior Lecturer in Human rresource Management I’ve been thinking about ‘quiet quitting’ (the topic, more so than the practice!). Seeing many articles and posts on social media over the last few months, I thought I would … Continue reading ... read more
- On Lady Novelists(to mark International Women’s Day) I use this phrase as it is one I heard throughout my youth. It has a condescending air, in that it suggests that only somewhat genteel, well brought-up, probably wealthy or privileged women could afford … Continue reading ... read more
- New staff member – Craig Holdcroft, Lecturer in Business and Marketing.Mr Craig Holdcroft has joined as a Lecturer in Business and Digital Marketing. In the Department of Business and Law, School of Justice, Security and Sustainability, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom. Craig, alumni of Staffordshire University finished his MSc in Digital Marketing Management in 2020. Since … Continue reading ... read more
- Do you need help with your Digital Marketing this summer?The January intake of students on the MSc in Digital Marketing Management are now looking for summer placements. Placements will run between 1st June to 31st September and can be delivered in person, hybrid or fully remote. To get the … Continue reading ... read more
- Disputes Over Jointly Owned PropertyAaron Kainth (Student) Sometimes owning a property jointly can lead to problems. It may be the case that a relationship has broken down with a partner, friend or family member and circumstances have changed meaning that one party may want to sell their share in the property, but ... read more