I joined the University of Reading in 2017 as a Lecturer in the Department of Real Estate and Planning, part of the Henley Business School; I was attracted by the department’s worldwide reputation. Since this time, I feel particularly grateful and happy to work in a collegiate, diverse, and supportive environment.
In 2012 I joined the University and started teaching evening classes in Italian. In 2013 I was offered the chance to teach an Italian and Spanish course on the undergraduate programme of the Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP). This is a programme at Reading that enables students to learn a language as part of their degree or for personal development; it's also open to staff at the University.
I started with a few hours and now, after five years, I work as a teacher and module convenor for Spanish and British Sign Language (BSL). I've always been a teacher and like to pass on my knowledge and passion for languages to my students. I believe that "teaching skills make you skilful".
I'm a mathematician based in the Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research. It's a cross-disciplinary project. Working in a lab alongside biologists was something I couldn't resist. I love it – it's the best job I could ever hope to have.
I joined the University in 1989 as a Lecturer, then became a Senior Lecturer in 1998, until I was accorded a Personal Chair in 2005. I specialise in food engineering, specifically applying my training in chemical engineering to food products and manufacture.
Having been at Reading for over three decades, I've seen a lot of change - but one thing that hasn't altered is the collegiate environment. The University is very supportive, and it's always been very collegiate - particularly in my Department - and I've really enjoyed that.
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