Marie Stephenson

Marie Stephenson is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the School of Social Sciences and Professions, London Metropolitan University. With over 25 years of experience in foundation year, international, and access programs, she co-leads the Becoming an Educationist module and teaches a second-year research module preparing students for dissertations.

• Education: Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
• Education: Cambridge RSA Certificate for Teaching English
• Education: BA Honours in European Studies

Her research focuses on inclusive and creative pedagogy, with a strong emphasis on social justice, curriculum design, and supporting international students in UK higher education. She has contributed to publications on academic writing, feedback effectiveness, and inclusive teaching practices.

Marie’s recent work highlights trends in equity-driven education reform, including interventions for inclusive curriculum design and cross-cultural student integration. Her publications span topics like academic integrity, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and subject-specific foundation pathways.

• Higher Education Academy Fellow
• Active presenter at Foundation Year Network and London Metropolitan Learning and Teaching conferences