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Dr Michael John Winstanley

Dr Michael Winstanley was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History at Lancaster University, where he worked until 2010. Michael is using his Fellowship money to develop, expand and promote the use of archives for Community History and web-based learning. He has developed a dialogue with the archival sector in the North West in order to promote lifelong learning opportunities and readier access to HE, and to enhance students' learning experience through the exploitation of the region's rich archival and library resources.
Year
2002
Institution
Lancaster University
Job Title
Senior Lecturer in History (*Now retired*)
Dr Michael Winstanley was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History at Lancaster University, where he worked until 2010. Michael is using his Fellowship money to develop, expand and promote the use of archives for Community History and web-based learning. He has developed a dialogue with the archival sector in the North West in order to promote lifelong learning opportunities and readier access to HE, and to enhance students' learning experience through the exploitation of the region's rich archival and library resources. Current projects include writing a student guide to the online 'Vision of Britain' website, outlining how the site can be used as a basis for devising an historical research project.

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