Derek Hill

Derek Hill is a Senior Teaching Fellow and Director of Learning and Teaching for Architecture at the University of Strathclyde's College of Engineering. With a career spanning academia and practice, he specializes in architectural pedagogy, collaborative practice, and live build projects as tools for education. He has developed innovative curriculum initiatives, including the 'Performance Factory' studio unit and the 'Mentoring and Architectural Pedagogy' class.

• Education: BSc(Hons) Architectural Studies (2001), Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Architectural Design (1999), both from the University of Strathclyde
• Current roles: Director of Learning and Teaching, Course Director for BSc and MArch programs, MArch Supervisor
• External positions: Advisory Board Member for Architecture Subject Benchmarking (QAA Scotland), RIAS Education Committee member

Research Focus: Collaborative Practice explores symbiosis between academia and industry, while Live Build Projects emphasize hands-on construction to bridge design theory and practical understanding. He plans to register for PhD study in 2025 to formalize these pedagogical investigations.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Overall Teacher, Strathclyde Teaching Excellence Awards (2019)

Articles Trends: Recent works focus on curriculum innovation (University of Turku workshop, Amity School collaboration), urban design (Buchanan Galleries charrette), and pedagogical frameworks (AAE conference papers). Academic partnerships with Glasgow City Council, Wiston Lodge, and international institutions like Veritas University are recurring themes.