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Claire MacEachen is a Lecturer at Abertay University, currently serving in the Dundee Business School. She previously worked in the School of Computing and holds the administrative role of Dean of International and UK Partnerships. With over 20 years of academic experience, her work emphasizes practice-oriented education and industry collaboration.
Her research focuses on business skills integration across disciplines, project management methodologies, and qualification leveling via the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Notable projects include examining skills gaps in the Creative Industries (particularly Computer Games) and developing frameworks to enhance employability for non-business students.
Funding highlights include a £725k European Regional Development Fund grant (2011-2013) for the Low Carbon Land Use Innovation Network, a £34k grant from the Mathew Trust (2016), and multiple Abertay Teaching & Learning Fund awards. She has also secured £10k from SCQF for credit framework analysis (2014) and £1.5k for enterprise frameworks (2017).
Professional contributions include roles as an External Examiner for programs at Robert Gordon University, Napier, and Sunderland, as well as membership in key networks like the Scottish Higher Education Employability Network (SHEEN) and the Universities Scotland Enterprise Education group. She currently serves on the SCQF Quality Assurance Committee and the Dundee and Angus Education PLC.
Claire’s teaching emphasizes hands-on, industry-linked projects. She pioneered live online lectures and dialogic assessment feedback models, which were highly praised by students. She collaborates with local businesses to create real-world problem-solving opportunities, blending academic rigor with practical application.
She actively engages in knowledge exchange through consultancy projects and reviews for educational programs like the SQA qualification in Advertising & PR. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing quality education and fostering decent work opportunities.
