University of Portsmouth

Stephen Corbett is a Head of School at the University of Portsmouth. As a previous further education teacher, he advocates strong collaboration between the higher and further education sectors. Through Stephen’s leadership and partnership work, he has had an impact on the development of new and existing further education teachers in England

Dr Jane Creaton is Associate Dean and Reader in Higher Education at the University of Portsmouth. Her expertise is in doctoral education, particularly professional doctorates and mental health and wellbeing. Working in partnership with students, she is committed to creating supportive and inclusive learning environments in which all doctoral researchers can achieve their full potential.

Amy Barlow is Head of Academic Development at the University of Portsmouth. Her pioneering work in student engagement has led to staff-student partnership work which empowers students as change leaders, locally and nationally.

Intensely enthusiastic about higher education teaching, learning and research, Professor Karen Heard-Laureote has placed considerable emphasis on enhancing these areas of engagement for students of all levels and backgrounds throughout her career. A Political Scientist by training and now Professor of Education and Society at the University of Portsmouth (UoP), her sphere of influence and activity extends into general humanities and social sciences, throughout her institution and beyond.