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.