Mark Unwin

Mark Unwin is a Senior Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and Academic Skills at the University of East London (UEL). He teaches across multiple schools including the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE), Royal Docklands School of Business and Law (RDSBL), and the School of Childhood and Social Care. His work spans diverse disciplines from Civil Engineering to Criminology, focusing on enhancing students' critical communication skills.

He holds an MA in Landscape Architecture and has professional experience at ARUP as a landscape architect. His creative interests extend to Land Art and classical acting, having performed professionally on stage and TV (e.g., EastEnders). These multidisciplinary skills inform his teaching, particularly in presentation skills and roleplay-based training.

As co-author of the IELTS Express series, he has conducted teacher-training workshops globally, including in Ireland, Italy, UAE, Oman, and Russia. His research interests include the intersection of creativity, clarity, and effective communication in academic, professional, and artistic contexts.

• Education: MA in Landscape Architecture
• Awards: None explicitly listed
• Grants/Projects: Not detailed in provided text

He has contributed to UEL since 2007, leading courses in academic writing and research skills. His career includes prior roles at SOAS, University of the Arts London, University of Barcelona, and ESADE Business School.