Celia Greenway

Professor Celia Greenway holds dual roles as Professor of Education at the University of Birmingham and Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement. She leads Early Years Education and Child Development initiatives within the School of Education, overseeing strategic areas like personal academic tutoring systems and student representation. Her career spans teaching in Worcestershire schools/nurseries, leadership in Further Education collaboration with the University of Worcester, and directing initial teacher education programs.

Research focuses on child development, early years practice, and educational policy. Her PhD explored quality metrics in nurseries, and subsequent work addresses teacher training and learning methodologies in higher education. She actively contributes to national policy reviews and maintains an active research profile via her portal.

Leadership roles include School of Education Director of Education (past) and current strategic oversight of student engagement initiatives. Collaborative work bridges higher/further education sectors to improve early years workforce training. Professional networks include Twitter (@greenway_celia) for academic engagement.