Julie Hughes

Julie Hughes is an Associate Professor at the University of Wolverhampton's Faculty of Education Health & Wellbeing, where she has served for 15 years. As Head of Department for Post Compulsory Education and Student Transitions Workstream Lead, she focuses on pedagogical innovation in teacher education. Her expertise includes e-portfolios, dialogic learning, and educational transitions, particularly examining how technology facilitates professional development for new teachers.

Education:

• MA in Education, University of Wolverhampton
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education, University of Wolverhampton
• Post Graduate Certificate in Mentoring, University of Wolverhampton
• Certificate in Education, University of Warwick
• BA Hons, English and American Studies (First class), University of Birmingham

Julie's research explores Web 2.0 technologies in educational contexts, particularly how e-portfolios and blogs support transitions into higher education and teaching professions. Her current work investigates Graduate Teaching Assistants' impact on pedagogic transference in HE and FE environments. She maintains additional focus on Ofsted inspection preparation and technology-mediated reflective practices.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on digital pedagogy, with recent works emphasizing e-portfolio implementation (2015), innovative teaching strategies (2012), and personalized learning for diverse students (2010). Articles frequently intersect educational technology, teacher development, and institutional change, showing progression from foundational research to systemic impact studies.

Awards:

• Higher Education Academy National Teaching Fellowship - Rising Star (2005)
• Learning and Teaching Innovation Award (2003/04)
• Multiple nominations for National Teaching Fellowship (2004, 2005)

Julie has held significant external roles including Academic Consultant for Skills Funding Agency and JISC, managed events with national education agencies, and served as External Examiner for Institute of Education and Canterbury Christ Church University. Her pedagogical approaches have been featured in JISC publications, educational documentaries, and case studies internationally.