Julian Priddle

Dr. Julian Priddle serves as Academic Lead for Learning Partnerships within Anglia Ruskin University's Anglia Learning & Teaching unit, holding the title of University Teaching Fellow. His role focuses on curriculum enhancement through student-staff partnerships, active learning initiatives, and inclusive education strategies. He collaborates extensively with the Students' Union, faculty learning leads, University Library, and Student Services to improve student engagement and success across ARU.

Priddle's academic credentials include a BSc (Hons) Zoology, PhD, and PGCert eLearning. His professional recognitions feature Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, Fellowship of the Staff and Educational Development Association, and Certified Membership of the Association for Learning Technology.

His research spans two distinct domains: contemporary educational development and historical environmental science. Current work emphasizes student engagement, differential attainment (particularly for BAME students), assessment practices, and sustainability education. Earlier career phases involved Antarctic marine research with significant contributions to Southern Ocean biogeochemistry. This dual expertise informs his innovative approaches to curriculum design, including the 'learning journey' framework and the MSc Sustainability course developed with the Global Sustainability Institute.

Recent publications (2015-2019) reveal a concentrated focus on sustainability pedagogy, student partnership models, and technology-enhanced learning, while pre-2003 works document foundational Antarctic ecosystem research. This transition reflects his strategic shift from laboratory science to educational leadership.

Professional honors include:

• Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy
• Fellow of Staff and Educational Development Association
• Certified Member of Association for Learning Technology

Priddle supervises doctoral candidates and contributes to staff development through Course Design Intensive workshops and ARU's accredited recognition scheme as mentor and assessor. His project leadership includes major initiatives like OSIER (Open Sustainability in Education Resource), NUMBAT (Numeracy Bank), and Simshare, all focused on open educational resources and learning technologies. Current work addresses differential student success through partnerships with Student Services and the Students' Union.

Within Anglia Learning & Teaching, he co-developed the Study Skills Plus programme and contributes to the Active Curriculum framework. His collaborative network spans the Global Sustainability Institute, Eden Project (for MSc Sustainability), and multiple UK universities where he maintains honorary teaching positions.