Riaz Anwar

Riaz Anwar is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Bangor Business School, Bangor University. With a career spanning chartered accountancy, distance education innovation, and academic leadership, she specializes in financial reporting, auditing, and blended learning methodologies. She holds an MBA, BA, and multiple professional qualifications including ACA credentials.

• Roles: Director of Schools Outreach & Engagement, Head of Blended Learning, Athena Swan Team Member, Member of University Digital Strategy Group
• Awards: SFHEA (2022), FHEA (2021), NTF nomination (2021), STLA finalist (2021)

Her teaching focuses on advanced accounting modules such as ASB 2516 Financial Reporting and ASB 3214 Auditing and Assurance. She pioneered remote learning in the 1990s through video-conferenced A-level courses and has designed online programs for multiple HE institutions. Recent professional development includes the Aurora Women in Leadership programme (2024).

Grants and collaborations: Extensive experience in curriculum development for ACCA qualifications and strategic academic partnerships. Currently contributes to university-wide initiatives on digital strategy and academic integrity.