Alexandra Mallinson

Alexandra Mallinson is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for the BSc Speech & Language Therapy program at Plymouth Marjon University's School of Health & Wellbeing. She is a HCPC-registered speech and language therapist with clinical specialisms in communication and swallowing disorders related to learning disabilities, mental health, and stammering.

• MSc Speech & Language Pathology & Therapy (Distinction), University College London
• BA (Hons) English Language and Literature, University of Sheffield

Her research focuses on feedback experiences and identity formation in disabled pre-registration SLT students. She explores assessment mechanisms, arts-humanities integration in healthcare education, and interprofessional approaches to treating communication disorders.

Recent publications analyze humanities-based clinical training, pandemic-era virtual placements, and dysphagia education. Her work emphasizes stakeholder collaboration and innovative pedagogical models.

• Nominated for Lecturer of the Year award
• aCAREdemic award winner (2024)
• Expert member of professional bodies including Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists

She co-founded the SLTs4Humanities network and Southwest Clinical Excellence Network, and supports student transitions into professional roles through placement leadership.