Gillian Ulph

Gillian Ulph is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law at the University of Manchester and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2023). She has been instrumental in curriculum design and pedagogical innovation since joining the Teaching and Learning Team in 2007, co-leading the LLB curriculum review (2019-2022) and completing the Leaders in Teaching programme (2021). Currently pursuing a PGCertHE at the University of Manchester, she focuses on enhancing student-centered learning and assessment practices.

Education:

• Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law, University of Nottingham (2001)
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Law, University of Southampton (1996)

Gillian specializes in legal education, with a strong emphasis on assessment and feedback literacy. Her work includes staff-student co-creation projects, multiple-choice assessment design, and fostering student partnership in teaching and curriculum development. She has led innovative reforms in undergraduate Law units such as Land Law, Property Law, and Equity and Trusts.

Key Achievements:

• Awarded 'Making a Difference' Prize (2021) for teaching impact
• Acted as external examiner for University of Strathclyde (2023–present), The Open University (2019–2023), and University of Wolverhampton (2014–2018)
• Contributed to the HEA Integrated Professional Development Course for Law External Examiners