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Digital Learning Team

Meet the Digital Learning Team

The Digital Learning team comprises 4 functional areas - Educational Technology, Learning Design, Digital Learning Faculty Support, and the Management and Projects team - as well as cross-team working groups with a specific pedagogic focus and interest. We work alongside and consult with academics and departments to design courses and use multimedia and online learning tools to create educational experiences.

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28 Feb

Helen Brown

Administration Assistant

I provide admin and project support to the Digital Learning team, and am interested in learning more about digital tools and how they can help enhance learning.

27 Feb

Sunil Chudasama

Faculty Consultant - Social Sciences

I work with staff to help find solutions to teaching and learning problems they are facing, using learning design methodologies and my experience to help find a solution that enhances teaching, learning, and student experience.

I'm interested in AI, design thinking and learning design.

26 Feb

Cameron Deans

Multimedia Creator

I design and create a range of multimedia educational resources, including animation and video production.

I’m interested in emerging digital learning trends and in supporting subject matter experts in the digital leaning environment to best communicate their expertise.

25 Feb

Iain Gibson

Digital Learning Partnerships Manager

I work with external partners to expand our portfolio of online programmes.

I am interested in ensuring that we provide access to engaging and high-quality online education to support students as they progress through their careers.

25 Feb

Head of Digital Learning

Please contact Sam Hardy, Director of Flexible and Online Learning.

24 Feb

Yihua Huang

Faculty Advisor - Social Sciences

I work with departments to support the use of digital tools and help with problem-solving related to those tools.

I’m interested in innovative of using digital tools to support teaching and enhance the student experience with technology.

23 Feb

Michelle Jackman

Educational Technologies Advisor

I provide expert guidance and technical support for our key digital platforms such as Moodle and EchoVideo to enable academic staff to deliver engaging, accessible, and flexible learning experiences.

I am keen on helping academics find the right tool to achieve their pedagogic goals.

22 Feb

Megan Jones

Digital Learning Projects Manager

I provide project management across a variety of digital learning projects and initiatives, making sure the right processes and frameworks are in place to ensure successful delivery.

I'm interested in how digital tools and facilitation techniques can be combined with tailored project methodologies to support teams and embedding flexible, effective ways of working.

22 Feb

Akshaya Malayangulam Vanitha

Educational Technologies Co-ordinator

I provide training and support the appropriate use of digital learning tools such as Moodle, Lecture Capture and Echo360.

I am interested in gaining more knowledge and developing skills around this area, and using it to enhance teaching and learning practices.

21 Feb

Natasha Nakariakova

Faculty Consultant

I work with academics across the university to make teaching more engaging and effective using digital technologies

I am passionate about using AI to enhance teaching and improve the student learning experience. I’m particularly keen to support academics in adopting innovative digital tools—especially AI—to make teaching more efficient, reduce time spent on routine marking, and create more engaging and interactive learning environments.

20 Feb

Paul Ottey

Faculty Consultant - Science, Engineering & Medicine

I work with staff across the University to develop technology-based teaching and learning.

I am interested in developing digital skills and methods to support staff and engage learners.

19 Feb

Jath Pathmanathan

Senior Learning Designer

I manage the Learning Design team. I specialise in innovation and developing ideas into deliverables that relate to teaching and learning.

I am interested in applying digital learning tools and resources to help understand complex information in refreshing and creative ways. This includes innovative approaches like gamification, VR/AR usage and integration of AI.

18 Feb

Poonam Pedley

Faculty Advisor

I work with departments to support the use of technology in teaching and learning.

I am interested in finding ways to use technology to provide the best possible experience for students (and how we can help staff to provide it!).

17 Feb

Kiruthika Prabhakaran

Educational Technologies Co-ordinator

I support a range of digital learning tools, including Moodle, Mahara, Lecture Capture, Echo360, Rapidmooc, QMP, WAS, and Padlet.

I am interested in innovative approaches to educational technology and pedagogy.

16 Feb

Nadine Stewart

Learning Designer

I develop digital learning materials and activities aligned with learning aims and objectives.

I am interested in digital accessibility and digital storytelling.

15 Feb

Paul Trimmer

Educational Technologies Specialist

I manage the Educational Technology team, supporting our digital learning ecosystem tools such as Moodle and Echovideo.

I'm interested in ensuring that effective processes and support are in place for all our tools so that people can make the best use of them.

15 Feb

Justine Tucker

Operations Co-ordinator

I manage the operations across the Flexible and Online Learning Division, leading operational and administrative procedures to ensure consistent practices within the Education Group.

I am interested in learning new skills and keeping up to date with new technology.

13 Feb

Chris Vernon

Educational Technologies Advisor

I provide expert guidance and technical support for our key digital platforms such as Moodle and EchoVideo to enable academic staff to deliver engaging, accessible, and flexible learning experiences.

I am interested in helping academics use technology to enhance teaching and learning, particularly ways to improve student engagement and interest in their subject.

13 Feb

David Voss

Faculty Advisor

I work with departments to explore ways to use interactive content in their digital learning.

I am interested in creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning using digital tools.

12 Feb

Jesse Young

Motion Graphics Designer

I create audiovisual content to support elearning content, communicating concepts in a clear and appealing way.

I'm interested in how multimedia can be used to create a smoother and more accessible learning experience.

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