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Professor Alison Baverstock is a Professor of Publishing at Kingston University, serving as Director of the Kingston University Big Read and founder of Reading Force. Her academic roles include co-founding the MA Publishing program in 2005 and leading initiatives to integrate publishing studies with professional practice. She holds a PhD and MA, and is a National Teaching Fellow (2018). Her research focuses on publishing industry dynamics, shared reading initiatives, and the impact of literature on communities. She has authored books on parenting, publishing, and art, and has received awards such as the Pandora Award (2007) and PM's Pillar of Light Award (2019). Her work emphasizes widening participation in education and fostering inclusion, particularly through programs like The Big Read and Reading Force, which engage military families and transition support for students.
Her qualifications include a PhD, MA, and PFHEA. Awards highlight her contributions to education and publishing, including the Universities Alliance Best Innovation Award (2022). Her teaching and research explore publishing studies, self-publishing, and marketing strategies. She has published extensively on topics ranging from author development to the role of shared reading in education and prisoner rehabilitation.
- Education:
- PhD
- MA
- Awards:
- National Teaching Fellow (2018)
- Pandora Award (2007)
- PM's Pillar of Light Award (2019)
- Lifetime contribution to military wellbeing (2022)
Her research spans publishing industry trends, community engagement through literature, and educational transition support. The Big Read initiative, for which she received a Times Higher Education Award (2017), demonstrates her commitment to bridging academic and community outreach. Collaborations with multiple universities highlight her leadership in collaborative, large-scale projects.
