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Professor Moyra Boland is a Professor of Creative Pedagogy and Dean for Global Engagement at the University of Glasgow, focusing on enhancing international strategic initiatives in education and research. She previously served as Deputy Head of the School of Education, leading undergraduate programs and teacher education reforms. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, drama in education, and practitioner enquiry, with a focus on leadership and creativity.
Her career includes extensive experience in primary and secondary education, community theatre, and youth media. She has contributed to national committees such as the Scottish Government Committee and the Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change. Key roles include advancing partnerships between schools and universities, as well as advocating for teacher leadership and early career development.
Research interests span creativity in teaching, school-university collaboration models, and reducing educational attainment gaps. Recent work explores sustainable development in higher education and global equity strategies. She actively participates in conferences and publishes on pedagogical innovation and educational policy.
Her professional networks include the Higher Education Academy, General Teaching Council of Scotland, and BBC’s expert panel on educational management. She co-chairs the Western Consortium for national school placement strategies, integrating practical experience with academic rigor.
