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Amanda Jane Corrigan is a Teaching Professor in the School of Education at the University of Strathclyde, where she has worked since 2005. She holds a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2017) and has held leadership roles including Deputy Head of the School of Education (2019–2022), Associate Dean for Student Experience (2015–2018), and Director of Quality Assurance (2017–2018). Her work focuses on innovative education programs, such as the BA (Hons) Education & TESOL collaboration with Oman, and student-led initiatives like the Townhead Homework Club. She also leads the Strathclyde Hidden Voices Network, amplifying voices of families affected by imprisonment.
Educational Background:
- Master of Science (2010): University of Strathclyde (Focus: Student Voice in Curriculum Design)
- Bachelor of Education (1995): Jordanhill College
Research Interests: Teacher education, devolved leadership, asset-based approaches for marginalized groups, international course development (e.g., China, Pakistan, Malawi), and student-led professional development. She is currently pursuing an EdD, researching how adults excluded from schools can inform teacher training.
Awards:
- Strathclyder of the Year (2014)
- Most Supportive Teacher (2011, 2013)
- Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2017)
Advising & Grants: Supervised dissertations on imprisoned families’ education needs and led projects like the Young People in Extended Outreach (2020–2021). Her initiatives have engaged students in over 140k community hours since 2013.
Labs/Teams: Co-founded the Strathclyde Hidden Voices Network (2020) and collaborates internationally on teacher education programs, including the online iPGCE.
