About
Alan Graham is a Teaching Fellow in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the Aston Business School, part of the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University. He has over 25 years of academic and commercial experience, including roles at the University of Worcester and Gloucestershire College. His expertise spans management training, quality assurance, and technology-enhanced learning.
Education: PhD in practitioner contribution to higher education; MBA (University of Gloucestershire); BA (Hons) in Education (University of Worcester); and numerous vocational certifications in marketing and education.
Research interests include leadership development, innovation in education, HR strategies, and leveraging technology for learning. He has led initiatives such as the Higher Apprenticeships strategy and served as a lead researcher with the Learning Skills Network.
- Awards: Outstanding Lecturer of the Year, HEA Fellowship (Senior pending 2023), Institute of Learning Membership
Advising/grants: Developed postgraduate, undergraduate, and executive education programs; contributed to apprenticeship strategies. His work bridges academic and practical business challenges, emphasizing practical skill development.
Labs/teams: Collaborated with Learning Skills Network on technology-enhanced learning projects and led quality assurance teams in multiple institutions.
