Nigel Page

Nigel Page is an Associate Professor and Employability Lead at Kingston University's School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry within the Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education. With over three decades of experience in molecular biosciences, including 15 years in senior academic roles, he has significantly contributed to both teaching and research. His current responsibilities include serving as Accreditation Lead for Royal Society of Biology programmes since 2019.

• Associate Professor at School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry
• Employability Lead (since 2024)
• Accreditation Lead for Royal Society of Biology programmes (since 2019)
• Former School Director of Learning and Teaching (2016-2024)
• Former Course Leader for Biochemistry/Medical Biochemistry (2010-2020)

Dr. Page holds a BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences (Molecular Biology) from the University of Reading, a PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology, and a PGCLTHE in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. His professional credentials include Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, Chartered Biologist, and Chartered Science Teacher.

His research spans two major domains: molecular biosciences focusing on identifying novel diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets, and pedagogic research in higher education. In molecular biosciences, his notable discoveries include the identification of neurokinin B's association with pre-eclampsia, the endokinins (novel tachykinins), and the six members of the apolipoprotein L protein family. His pedagogic research focuses on student experience, progression metrics, awarding gaps, commuting students, inclusive curriculum development, and professional development.

His recent publications (2016-2025) demonstrate a clear shift toward educational research, with approximately 60% of his work in the last decade focusing on teaching and learning in higher education, while maintaining his scientific research interests. The educational publications particularly address student engagement, awarding gaps, inclusive practices, employability, and the impact of commuting and post-COVID educational environments.

• National Teaching Fellow (NTF, 2024)
• UKAT Association's Individual Award for 'Outstanding Student Support' (2025)
• National Enterprise Educator Award for Inclusive Enterprise Education (2022) - highly commended
• Pearson HE Innovate Awards (2022) - finalist
• Biochemical Society Diversity in Science Grant (2021)
• Kingston University's Provost's Award for Learning and Teaching Excellence

As an experienced external examiner for multiple universities and an active participant in professional organizations, Dr. Page has mentored numerous colleagues and students. He has secured external funding for national events including a Head of University Biosciences workshop and the UK and Ireland's HEIR Network national conference. His leadership extends to serving on the Royal Society of Biology's Membership and Professional Affairs Committee and organizing impactful events such as 'Discover Industry' in collaboration with GSK.