Laura Key

Dr. Laura Key is a Lecturer in Academic Practice at York St John University, focusing on academic development and implementing the university's Learning and Teaching Strategy. Her key responsibilities include advancing anti-racist and decolonial initiatives, enhancing digital resources, and curating educational events. She also contributes to staff Continuing Professional Development (CPD), the AdvanceHE Fellowship Scheme, and new academic staff induction.

With a background in literary criticism (specializing in American literary modernism), she transitioned into academic development roles at institutions like the University of Manchester, University of Liverpool, Bradford College University Centre, and Leeds Beckett University. She maintains dual scholarly interests in literary studies and pedagogical research.

Her research priorities include anti-racist pedagogy, technology in learning, and inclusive educational practices. Professionally, she co-chairs the ALDinHE LearnHigher Working Group and serves as a Postgraduate Research Supervisor.

• Awards: Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE, Aurora Women's Leadership Programme Graduate
• Key Roles: ALDinHE Co-Chair, AdvanceHE Fellowships Coordinator, Academic Induction Lead

Her work bridges literary scholarship with educational innovation, emphasizing equity and decolonial frameworks in higher education.