My CV

EDUCATION:

• PGCHE – Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, University of Cambridge, 2018. 

• PhD – Philosophy, University of Essex, 2015. Thesis title: ‘Freedom & Fatalism in Wittgenstein's “Lectures on Freedom of the Will”’. Supervisor: Dan Watts.

• MA – Philosophy, University of Bristol, 2006. 

• BA (Hons) – Philosophy & Ancient History, University of Wales, Swansea, 2005 (2:1).

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Associate Teaching Professor for Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education, Mar. 2015 – Present

• Responsible for Undergraduate and Postgraduate course design, curriculum development and delivery.

• Lecturing, teaching and supervisory roles, e.g. Advanced Diploma in Research Theory and Practice in the Arts/Sciences, Diploma in Creativity Theory, History and Philosophy. 

• Quality Assurance, assessment and administration.

Tutor, Higham Hall College, Aug. 2021 – Present

• Philosophy and Creativity tutor at adult education college.

Fellow, Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, Sep. 2019 – Present

• Fellow and College Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies. 

Project Manager, Centre for Digital Built Britain, University of Cambridge, Dec. 2017 – Aug. 2018

• Project lead for the Centre’s Education and Training programme.

• Academic support for industry and government stakeholders. 

Class Teacher (Philosophy), University of Essex, Oct. 2010 – May 2013

• 2012-13: ‘Conceptual Foundations of Modernity’ (FHEQ 5). 

• 2011-12: ‘Introduction to Philosophy’ (FHEQ 4). 

• 2010-11: ‘Death, God and the Meaning of Life’ (FHEQ 4). 

Exam marker/moderator, University of Essex, Jun. 2011 - Jun. 2012

• Marking and grading of undergraduate exam papers. 

RECENT PRESENTATIONS & SHORT-COURSES

• • “The Paradox of Spontaneity and the ‘Genius for Ambiguity’”, International Interdisciplinary Conference on Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.

  • "Can an A.I. ever be as creative as a human?” International Summer Programmes, University of Cambridge.

  • Short course: “The Philosophy of Sport: some key questions”. Apr. 2019. University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education (for ISDE, Madrid). 

  • Short course: “Practical Philosophy: A Hands-on Guide”. Mar. 2019. University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education.

  • Short Course: “Philosophy, Therapy & Creativity: thinking, feeling and writing” (with Julie Webb). Jan 2019.

  • Short course: “Philosophy, Humour and the Absurd”. Aug. 2018. University of Cambridge, International Summer School.

  • Short course: “Post-Truth & Post-Satire: Laughter in an age of uncertainty” (with Tyler Shores). Jun 2018.

  • Short course (12+ hours): “Science, Superstition & Religion” Jan. 2018: University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education.

  • Plenary lecture: “Wittgenstein and Cambridge” Aug. 2018. University of Cambridge, International Summer School.

  • ‘On Simone Weil’ (with Dr Matthew Bowman). Mar. 2018. Art Exchange, University of Essex.

OUTREACH

• • University of the Third Age (U3A), 2019 (various talks). 

  • Online resources for University of Cambridge’s MyHE+ website (www.myheplus.com). Introduction to Ethics. Submitted February 2019.

  • University of Cambridge, Festival of Ideas 2017 - 2019 (various talks).

  • University of Cambridge, Institute of Continuing Education, IARU Global Summer Programme, July 2018.

  • Women’s Institute, ‘Introduction to Lifelong Learning’, Oct. 2017.

Peer Review

• • Isaac Newton Trust, Early Career Research Fellowship (Review of applications), Mar. 2021

  • Re-Visoning Existential Therapy: Counter-traditional Perspectives, Manu Bazzano (ed.), 2020

  • “Wittgenstein on Freedom of the Will” in Nordic Wittgenstein Review, Oct. 2019

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES

• • Moodle 3.4 (VLE) training (September 2018)

  • Stay Safe Online (September 2017)

  • Data Protection and GDPR Training (September 2017)

  • Equality and Diversity Essentials (August 2017)

  • Manual Handling and First Aid Training (July 2017)

  • Bribery Act and PCI Compliance Training courses (May 2017)

  • ‘Prevent’ Training (November 2016)

AWARDS

• Nominated: Student-led Teaching Awards, University of Cambridge, 2022, 2023

• Awarded the Rush Rhees Prize in Philosophy, University if Wales, 2005.