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Ian Bayley is a Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University, specializing in the Digital, Tech, Innovation & Business department. He leads the BA (Hons) Professional Sportswriting and Broadcasting degree, blending academic rigor with industry insights from his 25-year career in Sports PR, Journalism, and News Media (print, online, and broadcast).
Education background includes a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education (with Distinction) from Staffordshire University and an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (MCIPR).
His research interests focus on sport-media relationships, curriculum modernization, and student engagement through practical learning. He emphasizes integrating industry standards into education, particularly in sports writing, broadcasting, and governance, alongside courses in media law and web development.
Bayley collaborates with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) to deliver an educational program at the university, enhancing industry-academia connections. He has contributed to program recognitions such as the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 for Facilities and Social Inclusion, and The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, which highlighted the university’s research impact as “Outstanding” or “Very Considerable.”
In advising and teaching, he oversees independent projects and supports student development through curriculum design. No explicit grants are mentioned in the text, though his work aligns with the university’s Research Excellence Framework 2021 rating of “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading” for research quality in his field.
