Jane Secker

Professor Jane Secker is an academic at City St George's, University of London, specializing in digital and information literacy, copyright education, and technology-enhanced learning. She serves as an External Examiner for University College London, contributing to academic quality assurance since 2015.

Education and qualifications:

• BA (Joint Hons) History and Information and Library Studies, Aberystwyth University (1992–1995)
• PhD, Aberystwyth University (1995–1999)
• PGCert, London School of Economics and Political Science (2009–2011)
• Fellowship, Higher Education Academy (2011)
• Honorary Fellowship, Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (2016)
• Fellowship, Royal Society of Arts (2017)

Her research explores interdisciplinary themes: information/digital literacy, copyright frameworks, open educational resources, and pedagogical responses to technological change. She investigates how educators and institutions navigate legal challenges (e.g., copyright anxiety) and adopt innovative strategies like game-based learning and podcasting.

Recent publications (2021–2025) focus on pandemic-era education shifts, including hybrid teaching models, remote learning efficacy, and copyright literacy in higher education. Her work emphasizes practical solutions—such as adaptable OER frameworks and staff development for digital pivots—while analyzing student/staff experiences across international contexts.

Awards and honors:

• Fellowship, Royal Society of Arts (2017)
• Honorary Fellowship, Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (2016)
• Fellowship, Higher Education Academy (2011)