Steven Curtis

Steven Curtis is an Associate Professor of International Relations at London Metropolitan University, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences and Professions. He serves as course leader for BA (Hons) International Relations and BA (Hons) Diplomacy and International Relations. His work emphasizes 'learning in public,' integrating placements, guest lectures, educational visits, and Web 2.0 tools into pedagogy to enhance student creativity, employability, and independent research skills. He co-leads innovative courses like the BA in Peace and Conflict Studies and the new BA in Diplomacy.

Research Interests:
- Pedagogical innovation in international relations and politics education
- Role of digital tools (e.g., blogs) in formative assessment and feedback
- Embedding practitioner connections into curricula
- Feedback dialogues and student engagement strategies

Award: National Teaching Fellow 2011 (Advance HE), recognizing his contributions to educational practices such as 'Its Good to Talk: Feedback, Dialogue and Learning' and 'The Scholarship of Engagement for Politics.'

Grants & Projects:

• £500,000+ in learning and teaching projects since 2005
• Co-led 'The Scholarship of Engagement for Politics' (placements in curricula)
• Co-led 'Its Good to Talk' (dialogue-centered feedback)
• Mentored student-led C-SAP-funded research on educational blogging

Labs/Teams: Co-founder of the British International Studies Association (BISA) Learning and Teaching Working Group, promoting pedagogical research and innovation in international studies.