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Helen Sadig is an Associate Professor at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies and the Language Centre. She specializes in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English as an Additional Language (EAL), and linguistically informed language teaching methodologies, delivering teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research levels.
Educational Background:
- BA Hons in Linguistics with Education Studies
- MA in Linguistics and English Language Teaching
- Licentiate Diploma in TESOL & Certificate in TESOL
- OCN Dyslexia Awareness
Helen’s research focuses on metalinguistic approaches in EAP, exploring how EAL and EAP paradigms can be aligned to enhance academic literacies. She co-leads a collaborative project with the Library learning development team to embed academic literacy development in the School’s postgraduate taught curriculum, particularly within MA programmes in Linguistics, MAPLIS, and Translation & Interpreting.
Although no recent publications are listed, her scholarly work centers on pedagogical innovation and partnership-based approaches in language education, reflecting a strong commitment to enhancing student learning experiences in multilingual academic environments.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- Excellence and Innovation Fellowship, Leeds Institute for Teaching Excellence (LITE), 2018–2019
Helen has held significant educational leadership roles, including Director of Student Education (2019–2022), Programme Leader for ELU (2015–2017), and served as a Reviewer and Mentor in the University of Leeds Professional Recognition in Student Education (PRiSE) scheme from 2020 to 2024. She has also acted as an external examiner at SOAS (2015–2019) and Queen Mary University of London (2018–2022), contributing to national academic quality assurance.
She is actively involved in professional communities, including BALEAP, AULC, IATEFL, NATESOL, and the Community of Practice on Internationalisation of Teaching and Learning (CoP-ITL). Her teaching extends beyond standard EAP courses to include bespoke training for international GPs, trainee lecturers, and school outreach participants, demonstrating a broad commitment to inclusive and accessible language education.
