With over fifteen years working in Higher Education, my current role involves:Leading the Researcher Development Directorate to achieve the Faculty’s Strategic Plan (2011/12 to 2013/2014), developing internationalism and growing postgraduate provisionStrategic development and leadership in postgraduate research programmes in the Faculty of Health Sciences, including the Doctorate in Clinical Practice, Doctorate in Philosophy and Masters in Clinical Research programmesSteering the preparation of validation/revalidation of taught postgraduate research programmes and curriculum developmentProviding strategic leadership in quality assurance matters to enhance the quality of postgraduate research students’ learning experiencesLiaising with colleagues in the University regarding University-wide Researcher Development and Graduate Centre activityWorking with the Head of Academic Unit 2 to manage the personal performance and development review (PPDR) of staff in the Researcher Development DirectorateSpecialties: Research into experiences of interprofessional education and collaborative practice in health and social care