Natilly Macartney

Natilly Macartney is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt. She holds a Master’s degree in Education and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Linguistics. Her research and teaching focus on English for Academic Purposes, English as an Additional Language in UK schools, and Applied Linguistics. She is currently completing the Cambridge DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), which emphasizes practical teaching methodologies and curriculum design.

Education Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree: English Language and Linguistics
• Master’s Degree: Education

Research Interests:
Dr. Macartney’s work explores innovative pedagogical approaches, particularly in multilingual education contexts. She has contributed to projects such as the MĀORI/AOTEAROA ENGLISH RESOURCES and the Narrative Encounters Project, which investigate language use and cultural narratives. Her recent focus on online teaching strategies has earned recognition for adapting instructional methods during the pandemic.

Professional Activities:
She has participated in organizing academic events like the 1st AAU Language Pedagogy Colloquium (2025) and the BICLCE 11 conference. Her DELTA coursework has influenced her teaching practices, emphasizing student-centered learning and assessment innovation.

Future Projects:
Plans include further integrating technology into language education and expanding research on hybrid learning models. She aims to collaborate on cross-cultural language acquisition studies.