UWIC Media Experts Directory


This directory has been designed to provide you with a guide to the extensive range of expertise available at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC).

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Helen Ward, Account Director at Effective Communication
029 20 646865 / 07791 613079
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Sarah Kilcoyne, Senior Account Manager at Effective Communication
029 20 646866 / 07974 578877
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Rachel Gruber, Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator
029 20 416294 / 07917 242979
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Annette Pritchard
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Tourism Studies Tourism and socially excluded groups; gendered relations, tourism and sexuality, Destination development & marketing; tourism advertising, Tourism and the body (e.g. beach culture; body image, ‘the body project’, tourism & fashion). Cardiff School of Management
Rebecca Boden
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Critical Management Higher education policy, public sector management, third sector management, accounting and public policy, tax and benefits for individuals. Cardiff School of Management
Dr Carly Stewart
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Socio-cultural studies Narrative construction of body-self relationships and identities, Sporting Auto/biography,  Disruption of and Re/construction of bodies, selves and identities, for example through illness. Cardiff School of Sport
Carwyn Jones
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Sports Ethics Ethical Issues in Sport: Racism, Sexism, Cheating, Violence, Nationalism, Moral Development, Fairness, Drug taking, Olympics, Paralympics. Cardiff School of Sport
Chris Jennings
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Sports Development Sports management, Sports development, Local authority leisure and recreation. Cardiff School of Sport
Damian Jennings
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  Performance Coaching, Strength and Conditioning, Strategic Management, Change Management, Sports Marketing Management. Cardiff School of Sport
Darrell Cobner
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Performance analysis Performance analysis Cardiff School of Sport
David Gilbourne
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Qualitative Research in Sport Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise settings, Ethnography, Auto-ethnography, action research, reflective research and applied processes, Storytelling through different representational forms, Ethno-drama and other forms of ‘performative’ mediums. Cardiff School of Sport
David G Kerwin
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Professor of Biomechanics Developing and applying measurement techniques in sport and exercise, including analyses of performances in competitive environments. Developing inverse and forward dynamics models of human movements including landing, jumping and running in athletics, swinging and balancing in gymnastics and kicking in soccer. Cardiff School of Sport
Dena Digweed
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Health Related Exercise Health Related Exercise – particularly continuous and interval aerobic programmes and the use of Pilates as a method of Core Stability training. Cardiff School of Sport
Geraldine Hurl
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Dance Dance Education, Community Dance, Dance Development, Dance for Young people, Continuing Professional Development Training for Dance Practitioners/Teachers (mostly contemporary based dance work). Cardiff School of Sport
Heidi Wilson
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Dance Dance in Education, Community Dance. Cardiff School of Sport
Dr Ian Mitchell
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Sport Psychology Sport psychology (of injured athletes), Coaching science. Cardiff School of Sport
Jake Bailey
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Sports coaching Trampoline gymnastics, Coaching, Coach education. Cardiff School of Sport
Dr Joseph Esformes
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Physiology Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning. Cardiff School of Sport
Julia Longville
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  Coaching Science, Netball, Inspection of secondary schools in Wales. Cardiff School of Sport
Kerry Harris
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  Sports coaching, Maximising coaches’ experiential knowledge through the use of Lave and Wengers (1991) ‘Communities of Practice’. Action Research. Cardiff School of Sport
Kevin Morgan
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Motivational climate in PE & Sport Motivational climate in PE & Sport Cardiff School of Sport
Lisa Edwards
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Gender studies in Sport Feminist Philosophy, Gender studies in Sport. Cardiff School of Sport
Marianne Gittoes
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Sports Biomechanics Biomechanics and injury potential, Impact landings in sport, Computer modelling of impacts. Cardiff School of Sport
Mark Lowther
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Sports Leadership Leadership Development Organisational Change Turnaround Management Cardiff School of Sport
Dr Michael G Hughes
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Sport and Exercise Physiology Physiology and sports performance Physiology and sports training Testing fitness Exercise metabolism Cardiff School of Sport
Nic James
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Performance Analysis Sports performance profiles Statistical methods for evaluating sporting performance Visual perception in sport Cardiff School of Sport
Nicola Bolton
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  Sport development Sport management Public policy Welsh Assembly Government and DCMS Cardiff School of Sport
Non Eleri Thomas
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Paediatric exercise science and health Paediatric exercise science and health Cardiff School of Sport
Paul M Smith
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  Exercise physiology Disability cycling – handcycling Physiology of upper-body exercise Exercise efficiency and economy Cardiff School of Sport
Dr Peter Gerard O'Donoghue
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  Work-rate in team games Agility requirements of sport Injury risk associated with sport Elite tennis strategy Performance prediction in sport Relative age effect in sport Coach Behaviour Cardiff School of Sport
Richard Tong
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  High intensity intermittent exercise and rugby fitness Cardiff School of Sport
Robyn Jones
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Sports coaching Sports coaching Cardiff School of Sport
Professor Scott Fleming
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Sport and Leisure Studies ‘Race’, racism and ethnicity, research ethics, corporate governance. Cardiff School of Sport
Dr Stephen-Mark Cooper
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Applied Biostatistics Statistical applications in a sport and exercise context Cardiff School of Sport
Professor Gaynor Kavanagh
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  Museum Studies, Memory, Memory and Trauma, History Museums, Material Culture, Oral History, Museum Histories, Museum Ethics and Professional Practice, Reminiscence Work, Exhibitions. Cardiff School of Art & Design
Wendy Keay-Bright
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Inclusive Design Sensory design, inclusive design, research into experiential, sensory and educational technologies, use of interactive technologies by young autistic children. Moving Image Design, Animation Cardiff School of Art & Design
Helen Long
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Victorian and Edwardian housing and interiors Victorian and Edwardian housing and interiors Cardiff School of Art & Design
Gareth Loudon
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Product Design User-centred design of information appliances Cardiff School of Art & Design
Dr Ashley Morgan
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Media Studies with Visual Cultures The body (risk and the body, changing the body, shopping for the body) cosmetic surgery, consumerism Cardiff School of Art & Design
Olwen Moseley
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  Design, graphics, creative industries, employability, professional practice, knowledge transfer. Cardiff School of Art & Design
Dr Natasha Mayo
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Ceramics Studio and sculptural ceramic practice, Interaction between ceramics and drawing, theorizing creative practice and the development of ideas. Cardiff School of Art & Design
Patrick Hannay
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Interior Architecture Architecture, Urban Design, Interiors, Architectural Journalism Cardiff School of Art & Design
Robert Pepperell
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Fine Art Nature of perception, philosophy of mind and consciousness, interdisciplinary collaboration with scientists and neuroscientists on behavioural and cognitive responses to his paintings. Posthumanism, humans and technology. Cardiff School of Art & Design
Simon Pope
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Fine Art Fine Art Visual Art Cardiff School of Art & Design
Carol Robertson
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  Abstract Painting The use of oil or watercolour mediums. Printmaking Drawing Cardiff School of Art & Design
Chris Short
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  Abstract art; German Expressionism; Kandinsky; Synthesis of the arts/inter-disciplinary art; St Ives Modern and Contemporary art. Cardiff School of Art & Design
Professor André Stitt
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  Performance Art – Contemporary & historical Performance Art curatorship Archiving & documentation of performance art Production of Performance art events & Festivals Contemporary Visual Art Cardiff School of Art & Design
Glynn Stockton
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Product Design Product Design Cardiff School of Art & Design
Stuart Neil
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  New Media Web & Web 2.0 Interaction Design Mobile Phone Development Human Computer Interaction Cardiff School of Art & Design
Stephen Thompson
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Creative Communications Design and technology philosophy, the social use and implications of technological systems, technology and human consciousness. Cardiff School of Art & Design
Tim Forrester
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  Furniture Design Lighting Design Three Dimensional Design Cardiff School of Art & Design
Dr Cathy Treadaway
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  Digital technology and creative practice;
Human Computer Interaction;
crafting and creative hand use;
2 and 3D digital print technology.w
Cardiff School of Art & Design
Ian Weir
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  Digital design relating to print and screen outcomes with a focus on communication. Research interests focus on interactive screen based experiences exploring the nature of interactivity, narrative and the click to continue paradigm. Cardiff School of Art & Design
Dr Andy Watt
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Forensic psychology Forensic psychology Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Dr Darren Walker
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Psychology Memory (particularly remembering to do things) Attention (Particularly multi-tasking and switching attention) Perception Cognitive functioning in older adults Psychology applied to the design of consumer products (e.g. usability issues, sustainable design, emotions in choosing certain products over others) Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Dr Debbie Clayton
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Food safety Food safety Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Denise Parish
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  Paediatric dietetics, Renal dietetics Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Derek Smith
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  Artificial intelligence, robotics, machine consciousness Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Ian Mathieson
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Podiatry Specialist in lower limb biomechanics, sports injuries and foot and ankle disorders Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Jeff Lewis
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  National qualifications in dental technology, orthodontics and educational technologies for blended learning. Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Dr Jo Sellen
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  Research in forensic psychology Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Dr Katie Thirlaway
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  Lifestyle behaviours – Risk and risk communication Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Dr Louise Fielding
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  Food safety and hygiene, HACCP and food safety management systems, BRC Global Food Standard, cleaning and decontamination, water dispense systems Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Dr Mike Dunn
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  Evolutionary Psychology Animal Behaviour Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Dr Paul Sander
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Psychology Most general psychology issues / topics Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Ray Newberry
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  Baking and Confectionery technology Chocolate making Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Dr Robert J Williams
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  Removable partial denture frameworks, CAD/CAM rapid manufacture, electronic learning in dental technology. Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Dr Ruth Fairchild
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  Nutrition/diet/healthy school meals, sustainable living particularly sustainable diets, sensory analysis, food industry, food labelling, educating consumers Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Shirley Hinde
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  Global nutrition: nutrition transitions, mineral deficiencies, maternal & child health, HIV/AIDS infant feeding Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Dr Tina Alwyn
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Addictions Addictions Cardiff School of Health Sciences
Brian Morgan
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Creative Leadership and Enterprise Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Money Banking and Finance, SMEs, Welsh Economy, Food sector Severn Barrage, General aspects of the economic situation within Britain. Cardiff School of Management
Dr Caroline Ritchie
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  Moderate social and cultural interaction with alcohol, specifically wine, and it’s impact upon consumer behaviour. Intergenerational barriers within teaching and learning, specifically the language of wine courses Cardiff School of Management
Chris Russell
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Information Systems Mobile technologies in the workplace Cardiff School of Management
Claire Evans
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Chartered Accountant-auditing Chartered Accountant-auditing Cardiff School of Management
Professor David Brooksbank
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  Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development Welsh Economy Labour Market issues Cardiff School of Management
David Lloyd
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  Retail consultancy and mentoring through the WAG. Specialist areas of expertise in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Purchasing Cardiff School of Management
Deborah Lamont
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  Business & Management Information Systems, Human-Computer Interface Design, Qualitative Research Methods, Dyslexia, Traveller Information Systems Cardiff School of Management
Graham Hall
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Management Small Firm Management:- Strategy Financing Internationalisation Cardiff School of Management
Jane Croad
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  Marketing ethics in marketing; marketing in the construction Industry, Marketing in the pharmaceutical industry. Cardiff School of Management
Jason Williams
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  Performance analysis in sport. Computers and sport. Rule changes in sport. Electronic feedback in education. Cardiff School of Management
Mike Flynn
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Hospitality Management Hotel and Restaurant Management Wines and Spirits Human Resource Management Pub and club Management Cardiff School of Management
Nigel Jones
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  General Analysis and Information subjects Medical Information Systems Cardiff School of Management
Nigel Morgan
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Tourism Studies Destination development & marketing; tourism advertising. Tourism and gendered relations. Tourism and surveillance post 9/11 Seaside resort development (especially historically). Cardiff School of Management
Richard Adlam
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  Consultancy management structures and systems. Management Information Control systems. Software Development Cardiff School of Management
Dr Sheena Carlisle
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  Tourism in Developing Countries and Africa. Corporate Social Responsibility; International Tourism Development, Tourism Planning Sustainable Development Cardiff School of Management
Simon Thorne
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  Neural networks Spreadsheets Cardiff School of Management
Tim Savage
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  Entrepreneurship/ small business start-ups Supporting students setting up their own businesses Curriculum development in entrepreneurship/enterprise Sports/leisure management Cardiff School of Management
Amanda Renwick
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Assessment Assessment Cardiff School of Education
Clive Rowlands
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  Secondary Welsh Teaching First Second Languages Cardiff School of Education
Dr Alan Sandry
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  Political Ideology Political Theory Political Philosophy Contemporary Welsh Politics Politics of Revolution and Dissent Cardiff School of Education
Dr Charlie Whitham
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  Anglo-American relations US foreign policy US foreign economic policy Cardiff School of Education
Dr Gary Beauchamp
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  Primary Education ICT in education – especially the interactive whiteboard Primary science education Music education – especially in Wales Cardiff School of Education
Dr Keith Strange
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19th & 20th century Welsh History 19th & 20th century Welsh History Cardiff School of Education
Dr Russell Deacon
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  Contemporary Welsh politics Electoral theory and voting Welsh political history Liberal Democrat politics Welsh Liberal political history Cardiff School of Education
Georgina Morgan
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  Secondary Education – Welsh as a First and Second Language Education studies Welsh language studies (Primary and Secondary) Curriculum Leadership (Primary and Secondary - Welsh) School-based placements Cardiff School of Education
Jan Huyton
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  Workplace learning Higher Education Community learning and regeneration Cardiff School of Education
Janet Laugharne
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  Language in education; bilingualism, with special reference to Welsh and English; and metalinguistic awareness. Cardiff School of Education
Jason Davies
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  Design and Technology in Primary Secondary and Further Education Further Education External Examinations Multimedia / Print / Graphic Design Cardiff School of Education
Kin Yu
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  Science, in particular Chemistry, in secondary school (11-18) Cardiff School of Education
Martin Cook
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  Primary school pedagogy Implementing Assessment for Learning (AfL) principles into a Higher Education context Cardiff School of Education
Mary Carter
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  Post-compulsory education and training Cardiff School of Education
Meryl Hopwood
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  Community theatre Theatre-in-education Cardiff School of Education
Mitch Winfield
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Drama education Drama education Cardiff School of Education
Nia Richards
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  Primary Education Language Welsh Welsh Second Language Bilingualism Cardiff School of Education
Paul Herrington
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  Initial Teacher Education and Training Partnership with schools Art & Design Education Cardiff School of Education
Rev. Dr. David-Wyn Griffiths
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  Philosophy Religious Studies Theology Cardiff School of Education
Sally Bethell
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  Teaching and Learning in secondary Physical Education Cardiff School of Education
Sian Rhiannon Williams
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  History of Welsh language and women’s history in Wales, especially women teachers Cardiff School of Education
Sioned Dafydd
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Welsh Language Welsh Language Cardiff School of Education
Susan Davis
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  Early Years – Foundation Phase Emotional Literacy / Personal Social Development Cardiff School of Education
Tim Palazon
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  Widening participation strategies. Lifelong learning for social and economic regeneration. Barriers and incentives to participation by mature students. Social enterprise Cardiff School of Education
Yvonne Wigg
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  Foundation Level Zero Study Skills Research Cardiff School of Education
Dr Rona Lee
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  Creative Professional Development for Artists Optics and Lens based Media Feminism, Gender and Subjectivity Non Gallery based Art Practices Site and Context Related Art practices Live and Performance Art Artistic methodologies and models of knowledge Cross Disciplinary Collaboration SciArt Cardiff School of Art & Design
Karen Robson
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  Disability Issues (legal compliance, reasonable adjustments, inclusive Learning and Teaching, Disabled Students' Allowance, Carers, Disability Practitioners) Disability Issues relating to military veterans International Aid and Development/volunteering Disability Services
Dr. Nicola Smith
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  Popular Culture Popular Music Fans, Audiences and Spectators Cultural Sociology Youth Cultures Cardiff School of Education