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Jane McNeil is Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education at Nottingham Trent University, where she leads on student access, participation, curriculum, pedagogy, academic standards, and graduate outcomes. She chairs the University’s Academic Standards and Quality Committee and plays a key role in shaping institutional educational strategy.
Research Interests: Her work centers on the scholarship of teaching and learning, student success, active learning (notably SCALE-UP), educational development, eLearning, assessment, and institutional change. She is committed to addressing structural inequalities in higher education and advancing technical and vocational education.
Research Trends: Jane's scholarly focus has evolved from eLearning and medieval history teaching to large-scale pedagogical innovation and evidence-based educational reform. Her leadership in multi-institutional, funded studies reflects a strong emphasis on generating actionable insights to improve student outcomes and widen participation.
- Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text.
Advising and Grants: Jane led the first UK institutional trial of SCALE-UP in 2012 and directed a 2017–2019 Office for Students-funded project across three universities testing active learning’s efficacy in overcoming barriers to success. She has held significant educational leadership roles, indicating extensive experience in grant management and academic supervision, though specific advisees are not named.
Labs, Teams, and External Roles: Jane serves as a Governor at Derby College Group (HE and EDI link), Trustee at TASO (The Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes), and Chair of the Nottingham Priority Education Investment Area Local Partnership Board, advising the Department for Education on improving attainment at KS2 and KS4.
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