Tom Prickett

Tom Prickett is a Professor at Northumbria University, specializing in computer science education and cybersecurity. He holds a PhD in Management Science and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and a Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS CITP). His work focuses on curriculum design, competency-based assessment, and bridging the digital skills gap through industry collaboration. Key areas include authentic assessment frameworks, peer assessment in software teams, and integrating cybersecurity into computing education.

Recent research explores learner-earner journeys, post-pandemic learning preferences, and the role of educational technology in future pedagogy. He has contributed to national initiatives like the Institute of Coding Accreditation Standard and co-constructed communities of practice for early-career computer science academics. Awards include professional fellowships from HEA and impactful publications in conferences like ITiCSE and EDUCON.