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Rebecca Keogh is Deputy Director of Foundation Programmes and EAP TNE Programme Manager at the University of Birmingham Dubai campus. She holds the Senior Fellowship of Higher Education Authority (SFHEA) and leads English for Academic Purposes across foundation and pathway programmes. Her work spans teaching, academic integrity, and curriculum development in international higher education contexts.
Her educational background includes a Master of Applied Linguistics, a Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Education, and ongoing doctoral studies in Applied Linguistics. She has extensive international experience in Australia, Japan, Korea, India, and the UAE.
Rebecca's research centers on ecolinguistics and sustainability, particularly how language shapes perceptions of nature and climate change. Using critical discourse analysis and corpus linguistics, she investigates media narratives on extreme weather, linguistic diversity, and discourses of climate denial. Her work bridges language education and environmental advocacy.
Her recent publications focus on climate-resilient education models and gender equity in sustainable development. Collectively, her research emphasizes literacy, education policy, and the role of language in driving social and environmental change.
- Senior Fellowship of Higher Education Authority (SFHEA)
Rebecca has advised on language proficiency for aviation safety (CASA, Australia) and sustainability initiatives (Green School for Girls). She represents the youth pillar in the UAE Universities Climate Network and has contributed to donor-funded educational projects with DFAT, UNICEF, and ADB. While no formal students are listed, her co-authored research suggests mentorship and collaborative academic guidance.
She is actively involved in curriculum development, institutional sustainability, and academic integrity frameworks at the University of Birmingham Dubai. Her leadership in the Foundation Programmes and EAP reflects a strong commitment to educational equity and climate literacy.
