About Michael

Mike is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Bath Spa University, where he teaches, supervises, and leads modules on the MA in Professional Practice/in HE programmes, as well as supervising students on the Professional Doctorate in Education. His core focus is supporting and developing staff in learning and teaching in HE — particularly those new to teaching through the PGCHE in Academic Practice.

Mike is currently Director of PRO-SPACE, the AdvanceHE Fellowship recognition scheme internal to BSU (offering D1-3 recognition), and acts as Link Tutor to a BSU partner institution.

Prior to joining Bath Spa, Mike lectured at Roehampton University and St Mary's University, Twickenham, from 2004-2018, progressing from Visiting Lecturer to Senior Lecturer in the latter. He lectured in Sport Science, Sociology of Sport, Coaching Science, and Research Methods across foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels.

Outside academia, Mike has served as a School Governor and holds a 30+ year interest in Rugby Union; playing and coaching, including spells playing 1st XV at National League and County levels (predominantly at prop), and coaching men's, women's, and minis/youth teams in the UK and in Europe.

Academic qualifications

  • EdD Professional Doctorate in Education, Nottingham Trent University
  • PGDip Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of Surrey, Roehampton
  • MA Sport and Culture, University of Surrey, Roehampton
  • BSc (Hons) Sport Science with Irish Studies, University of Surrey, St Mary’s College

Recent professional development

  • Personal Development for External Examiners (AdvanceHE)
  • Supporting and Leading Educational Change (SEDA)
  • Lean Organisation Management, level 2 (NCFE)
  • Hypnotherapy in Practice, DipCHyp (Quest)
  • Counselling Skills, level 2 (NCFE)

Professional memberships

  • Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (HEA)
  • Fellow, Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA)
  • Fellow, Higher Education Academy (HEA) (2008-2018)