About University of London

Alan Bradshaw is a Professor of Marketing and the Head of Department at Royal Holloway, University of London. With previous academic appointments at the University of Exeter and the University of Stockholm, and honorary faculty status at St Andrews, he brings a wealth of experience to his role. He is the co-author of Advertising Revolution and co-editor of The Dictionary of Coronavirus Culture (both published by Repeater Books), as well as contributing to The Production and Consumption of Music. In addition to his teaching and research, Professor Bradshaw serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Marketing Management and the Journal of Macromarketing, where he publishes research on consumer culture, drawing insights from various disciplines including sociology, cultural studies, political economy, philosophy, and geography.

Alan Pilkington is a Professor of Technology Management and a chartered engineer with extensive academic and industry experience. He has held academic positions across multiple countries and collaborated with international companies, including Deliveroo, du, and Jaguar Land Rover. His research in technology management and operations has been published in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Operations Management and California Management Review. Additionally, he is the author of a significant textbook on Operations Management published by McGraw Hill, further establishing his expertise in the field.

Barry McCarthy is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Accounting at the School of Management, with expertise in Accounting, Financial Management, and Performance Management. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Essex and an undergraduate degree from London Guildhall University. With over 15 years of experience as a management consultant in the financial services industry, Barry has a wealth of knowledge in optimizing business efficiency and fostering strategic business growth, particularly with startups and SMEs. He has taught at various UK institutions, including Birkbeck, London South Bank University, and the Open University. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he has collaborated with professional accountancy bodies to create vocational courses. His research focuses on cognitive mapping, financial decision-making tools for SMEs, and performance management in the public sector. He is also the editor and author of two Pearson Custom textbooks.

Bart Vanneste is an Associate Professor of Strategy in the Strategy & Entrepreneurship group at the UCL School of Management. His research focuses on corporate strategy, with his work published in top-tier journals like Academy of Management Review, Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal, and Strategy Science. He is the author of Corporate Strategy: Tools for Analysis and Decision-Making, a key resource in the field. Bart is also a highly respected educator, having received the Management Best Teacher Award at UCL. He holds a Ph.D. in Strategic & International Management from the London Business School and has previously been on the faculty at INSEAD.

Catherine Clarke is a Professor and Director of the Centre for the History of People, Place and Community at the Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London. Her work spans history, identity, and heritage, with a focus on the contemporary uses of the past. Catherine’s interdisciplinary approach integrates creative and practice-led methodologies, and she actively collaborates with partners beyond academia. She has published extensively on her research themes, exploring place and identity through both traditional scholarship and innovative co-production projects.

Charlotte Crilly is a Teaching Fellow on the University of London Undergraduate Laws Programme and an Associate Lecturer and Consultant at the Open University. She has also taught at BPP University Law School and has a wealth of legal experience, having worked as a qualified solicitor in private practice and as an Advisory Lawyer in Government. Charlotte spent several years in the Public Law team at the Law Commission and has freelanced as a Legal Research and Policy Consultant. With an LLM from University College London and an MA in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford, she is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Chris Mitchell has been a Professor of Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London since 1990, where he co-founded the influential Information Security Group. He played a pivotal role in creating the groundbreaking MSc in Information Security, which launched in 1992. With a BSc and PhD in Mathematics from Westfield College, University of London, Chris transitioned from industry, where he worked on encryption and network security at Racal Comsec and Hewlett-Packard Labs. Over his career, he has published more than 250 research papers and has been actively involved in cyber security standardisation for over 35 years, serving as editor for over 20 ISO/IEC standards. Additionally, he co-edits the journal Designs, Codes and Cryptography and has supervised over 30 PhD students.

David James brings over 25 years of experience in enhancing organisational performance through tailored training, development, and learning interventions. Working with a diverse portfolio of global clients, he delivers impactful solutions across various sectors and regions. His expertise spans change management, customer relationship management, leadership, human capital, marketing, and lifelong learning. David’s approach emphasizes self-reflection and work-based learning, ensuring measurable value and improvement in performance for the organisations he works with.

Dilara Scholz is currently pursuing her PhD in the Department of History at Royal Holloway, where she also serves as a Visiting Tutor. She holds both a BA (Hons) in History and International Relations and an MA in Public History from Royal Holloway. Her research interests center on the material culture of death in the nineteenth century and the history of emotion. Dilara teaches courses such as "Mao to Mandela: Twentieth Century Leaders of the Non-Western World" on campus and "The Camera Never Lies" for the University of London Worldwide and Coursera. She is an active member of the Royal Historical Society and the Association of Dress Historians.

Dominic is a lecturer in Marketing at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he leads modules such as Marketing Strategy and Digital Consumer Culture. He earned his PhD from Plymouth University, an MBA from the University of Wales, and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics & Philosophy from the University of Ghana. His research focuses on consumer purchase intentions in digitally disrupted markets and strategies for building resistance to brand switching. Dominic has published widely in academic journals and books, including the International Journal of Consumer Behaviour, International Journal of Retailing & Consumer Services, Journal of Sustainability, and the Interdisciplinary Journal of Economics & Business Law. With extensive experience in the financial services industry, he worked at State Insurance Company in Ghana and both GIA Insurance and Ghana International Bank in the UK before entering academia. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII), and the British Academy of Management (BAM).

James is an Assistant Professorial Lecturer in Statistics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he earned his PhD in Statistics in 2010 with a thesis titled "To p, or not to p?" He teaches large service-level undergraduate courses in mathematical statistics and quantitative methods, alongside elective courses in market research. His research interests span market research techniques and forensic statistics, exploring the intersection of statistics and the law. James has actively participated in LSE's Summer School and the University of London International Programmes for many years. Beyond academia, he has worked on various quantitative consultancy projects, including work in the art market and with the World Gold Council, and has presented seminars at the UK Parliament.

Dr. Edward Anstead is an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he has been a faculty member since September 2016. His teaching primarily revolves around software development and fundamental topics in computer science, with a focus on usability and supervision of several final-year projects. Edward's research interests lie in human-computer interaction, specifically examining collaborative group practices with distributed devices. He is particularly keen on exploring shared media, including television, video, and photography. Additionally, he has published work on videographic processes and ethical data collection, contributing to the understanding of interaction in digital environments.

Clare Brooks is a Senior Lecturer at the UCL Institute of Education in London, where she serves as the Programme Director for the MA in Education. With a solid background in geography education, Clare taught geography in London for eight years and also gained experience teaching high school geography in Phoenix, Arizona. Joining the Institute in 2001, she has since worked extensively with both beginning and experienced teachers across various programmes, including the Geography PGCE and the MA in Geography Education. Currently, she focuses on the MA in Education, where she has cultivated a particular interest in online and distance learning. Clare's research centers on teacher knowledge and development, examining how educators navigate their professional compass in daily practice to enhance their teaching effectiveness.

Dr. Kate Devlin is a Lecturer in the Department of Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London, specializing in the intersection of technology and human interaction. With a keen focus on understanding how people engage with and respond to various technological advancements, Dr. Devlin plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of tech-savvy professionals. She teaches key courses in the BSc Computer Science and BSc Creative Computing programs, including Web Programming and Interaction Design. Her expertise not only enhances the academic curriculum but also fosters a deeper appreciation for user-centered design and innovative technology solutions among her students.

Dr. Myrrh Domingo is a Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Literacies at the University of London, where she specializes in social and digital literacy practices. Her research focuses on the design and development of language, learning, and identity within multimodal environments. Dr. Domingo's recent studies and publications aim to translate her areas of expertise into practical applications for schools, industries, and institutions seeking innovative methods to engage individuals from diverse participation backgrounds. Through her work, she is dedicated to advancing the understanding of contemporary literacies and promoting inclusive practices that empower learners in an increasingly digital world.

Dr. Betty Fyn-Sydney is a pure mathematician and associate lecturer in Mathematics at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she has been teaching since September 2016. In addition to her role at Goldsmiths, she serves as a teaching fellow at the University of Birmingham and a lecturer at Greenwich University. Her research focuses on group theory, representation theory, and coding theory, highlighting her commitment to advancing the field of mathematics. Dr. Fyn-Sydney conducts tutorials and workshops on various subjects, including Foundations of Problem Solving and Mathematical Modelling, while supervising undergraduate projects at Birmingham and leading tutorials at Greenwich. Her teaching experience spans modules in Linear Algebra, Group Theory, Number Theory, Calculus, and Statistics.

Dr. Mick Grierson is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Creative Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London. Renowned for his expertise in software development within the creative industries, he has designed software for internationally acclaimed projects in television, games, music, and art. His teaching encompasses a range of subjects, including audio and visual processing, as well as project and mobile development, equipping students with the skills necessary for success in these dynamic fields.

Simon Katan is a digital artist with a rich background in music and a deep interest in games and play. His artistic work features hidden mechanisms, emergent behavior, paradoxes, self-reference, inconsistency, abstract humor, absurdity, and a sense of wonder. Katan develops software that leads users on musical journeys through animated worlds and designs games that transform players into unwitting performers of quirky and sometimes absurd rituals. In recognition of his creative contributions, he received a Prix Ars Electronica Honorary Mention in 2012 and has collaborated with various organizations across Europe, including IEM in Graz, ZKM in Karlsruhe, the Borealis Festival in Bergen, the Royal Opera House, Roundhouse, Spitalfields Festival, and Tyneside Cinema. His current research focuses on leveraging machine learning and co-adaptation in the performing arts to enhance accessibility for diverse audiences.

Dr. Plesch serves as the Director of the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS University of London. He is the author of several influential books, including Human Rights After Hitler, America, Hitler and the UN (co-authored with Thomas G. Weiss), Wartime Origins and the Future UN, and The Beauty Queen's Guide to World Peace. Currently, he collaborates with UN agencies on public policy research concerning global governance reform and world disarmament, recently co-editing a paper on disarmament with the UN Office of Disarmament Affairs. Notably, he led a research group that successfully restored the role of women from the Global South in advancing gender equality in the UN Charter. His scholarly contributions to UN history have earned high praise, with Brian Urquhart, the inventor of Peacekeeping, describing them as "magnificent," while Ben Ferencz, a prosecutor of Nazis at Nuremberg, labeled his work on the WWII war crimes trials as an "eye opener." At the CISD, he convenes the flagship MA in International Studies and Diplomacy and spearheaded the introduction of Online Masters programs. Dr. Plesch studied history at Nottingham and gained professional qualifications in social work and public administration from Bristol in 1979 and 1980. His early career involved working with NGOs focused on nuclear disarmament. In 1986, he founded the British American Security Information Council (BASIC) and directed it from Washington, DC, until 2001, when he became a Senior Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies in London. His academic roles since 1988 include Honorary Visiting Research Fellow at the Department of Peace Studies at Bradford University, Research Associate at Birkbeck College, University of London, and Senior Visiting Research Fellow at Keele University. Outside academia, Dr. Plesch has served as a consultant and advisor to various organizations, including the UK and US governments, BBC, CNN, Sky News, Kroll Security International, Oxfam, the Foreign Policy Centre, and Greenpeace. He was also an independent advisor to the UK government's Department of Constitutional Affairs on the Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, he has delivered keynote addresses on significant topics, including the 7/7 bombings and renewable energy. His writings have been featured in esteemed publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Financial Times, The Times, The Guardian, and New Statesman.

Dr. James Ohene-Djan has over nine years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level in the Department of Computing at Goldsmiths, where he has excelled in developing, preparing, and delivering courses on telecommunications, database systems, electronic commerce, computer programming, and information systems. His commitment to educational excellence was recognized in 2004 when he received the Goldsmiths Award for the Development of Learning and Teaching. Currently, Dr. Ohene-Djan holds several administrative roles within the department, including Department Senior Tutor and Schools Liaison Officer. His areas of supervision encompass adaptive and personalizable hypermedia, hypertext telecommunications systems, e-commerce, user interface design, and web-based database systems, demonstrating his diverse expertise and dedication to advancing the field of computing education.