I am interested in the intersections between educational research and classroom practice, with a particular focus on how pedagogical approaches can empower learners. My EdD explored Flipped Learning and student motivation in the EAP classroom, and I continue to develop this strand of research, particularly through the lens of Self-Determination Theory. Alongside this, I investigate Academic Literacies, pedagogies of care and belonging, and inclusive learning communities in higher education. More recently, my work has engaged with narrative and practitioner inquiry, exploring how doctoral writers and multilingual students construct their academic identities, and how institutional provision can be reimagined to support equity and empowerment.

I am both a committed practitioner and an active researcher, and my wider professional activity reflects the relationship between these two aspects of my work. I currently serve as BALEAP Information and Publicity Officer (2026–2029) and act as a peer reviewer for journals focused on EAP and higher education. I sit on the editorial boards of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education and the BALEAP Journal of Research and Practice. In addition, I am a mentor and assessor for Advance HE Fellowships awarded through the St Andrews Recognition Scheme (STARS).

My research interests include

• Affect Theory
• Self-Determination Theory
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Feminist Pedagogies
• Flipped Learning
• Online Learning
• Technology-Enhanced Learning & Technology-Mediated Learning
• Academic Literacies
• English for Academic Purposes
• Multimodality
• Initial EFL Teacher Training

While working for the English Langauge Teaching Centre, The University of Sheffield, I was part of the team that the developped the Academic Literacy Resources.

I am Deputy Director of PGR and supervise across our doctoral programmes. I also contribute to GradSkills, supporting PGR development through workshops such as Publish Your Article!

Alongside this, I contribute to a wide range of programmes at IELLI, including the intensive Supporting Learning in TESOL course, and supervise students on our MSc programmes. One of my MSc supervisees, Angela Palmer, was recently recognised with a commendation in the British Council Master’s Dissertation Award.

As former Director of the Academic English Service (2023–2025), I led the co-creation of the Learning and Writing Centre at St Andrews, an inclusive hub designed to support and empower students across the University.