Cheryl Buck

Cheryl Buck serves as the Interim Associate Dean and Principal Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth. She holds roles as Associate Head of Portsmouth Law School and Senior Lecturer in the School of Law within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Laws (Law and European Studies) and a Master’s in Law and Corporate Governance from the University of Portsmouth. She transitioned to full-time academia in 2015 after part-time lecturing, becoming a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2018.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Laws (2007–2010)
  • Master’s in Law and Corporate Governance (2011–2012)

Her research focuses on tort law, media law, and legal education, with recent emphasis on privacy and freedom of expression in digital contexts. She coordinates tort and media law modules, supervises dissertations, and has developed a Media Law module for second-year students. She actively incorporates student feedback to enhance teaching methods and support systems.

Her publications explore data protection challenges for children and innovative assessment strategies in legal education. She has presented at conferences such as the Association of Learning Technology and holds certifications in mental health support and first aid.

Notably, she has received two academic prizes, though specific details are not disclosed. Her leadership roles emphasize quality assurance, resource planning, and student well-being initiatives.