Paul Goddard Email & Phone Number

Bristol, England, Gb

Museums and art galleries play a crucial role in meeting our educational and social needs. However, people with visual impairments often feel excluded from visiting these places because of a lack of accessible mediums for viewing visual art and inadequately trained staff. Accessibility strategies and research for art primarily focus on non-visual interpretations, even though most people with visual impairments retain some residual vision. My human centred research uses mixed methods to explore how to improve the visual accessibility of art using computer vision techniques with mixed reality devices.

In a collaborative and supportive role, I have been instrumental in supporting teaching staff across various degree programs, handling modules with student cohorts of up to 150. I have supported Level 6 apprentices with the knowledge element of the knowledge, skills and behaviours. Working with management to coordinate degree apprenticeship support from the employer-side, ensuring compliance with regulations and working toward protected time for off-the-job learning.My commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity is evident in my role as a mentor to a team of approximately 30 Teaching Associates. I actively contribute to their professional development, assisting them in shaping their career plans.Beyond the immediate academic environment, I have successfully collaborated with senior staff and stakeholders, contributing to improvements in the wider School. My ability to coordinate team-wide training sessions has facilitated the sharing of perspectives and best practices among Teaching Associates, empowering both new and existing members to upskill and build confidence in their tasks.I have demonstrated my commitment to excellence in education through my roles in leading and co-leading key undergraduate modules. In the 2021-22 academic year, I took charge of the Computational Thinking (CM6114) module, overseeing the academic journey of approximately 85 students. Simultaneously, I co-led the Software Development Skills (CM6113) module, guiding up to 90 students towards a comprehensive understanding of the subject from 2021 onwards.