Angela De Britos

Dr. Angela De Britos is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Strathclyde, leading the MEd Education Studies course. Her academic career spans roles as a lecturer in primary education at the University of St Mark & St John, Plymouth, and as an advisory teacher for languages and ethnic minority achievement services. She holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow (2020) and a Master of Education from the University of St Mark & St John (2015).

Her research focuses on bilingualism, cultural integration of immigrant communities, and the role of digital technologies in language education. Notable projects include the EU-funded 'Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange Project' and the Nordic collaborative study on linguistic integration. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has been recognized for teaching excellence and contributions to educational equity.

Dr. De Britos collaborates with organizations such as the Scottish Government's New Scots Integration Strategy and chairs networks like the CDN Languages and ESOL Professional Network. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and social inclusion.

Education:

• PhD: Nurturing Bilingual Children, University of Glasgow (2020)
• MEd: Embedding Best Practice in Primary Modern Languages, University of St Mark & St John (2015)
• PGCE Primary, University of Exeter (2004)

Research Interests:
Her studies explore bilingualism's impact on social, emotional, and communicative development in children, with a focus on non-European immigrant families. She investigates how digital tools foster linguistic and cultural identity formation among Spanish-speaking communities in Scotland. Recent work emphasizes virtual exchange programs in teacher education and policies supporting multilingualism.
Dr. De Britos advocates for inclusive educational practices and has published on topics such as acculturation, language policy, and community engagement.

Awards and Recognition:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2014)
• Strathclyde Teaching Excellence Awards Nominee (2019)
• Herald Higher Education Awards Nominee (2018)

Advising & Grants:
She supervises postgraduate students in bilingualism, literacy, and language education. Current projects include 'Building Socially Sustainable Societies' (2024–2025) and 'Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange' (2023–2026). These initiatives address language integration, teacher competencies, and digital tools in education.

Labs & Collaborations:
Collaborates with Nordic institutions on second language pedagogies and leads cross-border educational networks. Active in policy advisory roles for refugee integration and multilingual workforce development.