Peter Evans

Dr. Peter Evans is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh's Moray House School of Education and Sport, within the Institute of Education, Community and Society. He previously directed the MSc in Management of Training & Development and currently organizes the 'Digital Education: Strategy and Policy' course. His expertise spans social media in education, workplace learning, and digital education policy. Evans has led projects such as the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and Practitioner Networks and Digital Inclusion for Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on inclusive education and digital capacity-building in higher education. He co-authored The Manifesto for Teaching Online, emphasizing pedagogical strategies for digital environments. His research also explores micro-credentials, university social responsibility, and experiential learning through initiatives like the ESSA project. Evans actively collaborates with international institutions, hosting workshops in Uganda, Ghana, and Kenya to advance digital education in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Education Background: While formal academic qualifications aren't explicitly listed, his role as Senior Lecturer and leadership in postgraduate programs imply advanced degrees in education or related fields.

Research Interests: Evans focuses on digital education governance, social media's role in learning ecosystems, and equitable access to education. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges like credential mobility and policy implementation in global contexts. Notable projects include:

• Practitioner Networks and Digital Inclusion: Enhancing digital inclusion for underrepresented groups in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• ESSA Project: Training students in university social responsibility auditing via experiential learning.
• Manifesto for Teaching Online: A framework for effective online pedagogy.

Grants & Projects:

• RGAI-FCT: Teacher training in fragile contexts using generative AI.
• Sheila: Learning analytics policy in European HE.

Labs/Teams: Centre for Research in Digital Education (CRIDE), contributing to policy and innovation in digital education.