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Rebekah Watson is a Lecturer in Work-based Learning & Development at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Law and the School of Leadership, Management and Marketing. She is dedicated to bridging higher education and industry through work-integrated learning, apprenticeships, and professional development programmes.
Education:
- BA Hons (1st Class) in Social and Cultural Studies
- MA in Youth Work and Community Development
- Postgraduate Certificate in Empowering Education (PGCEE)
Her research and professional focus lies in work-based learning, inclusivity in higher education, and personal branding, with extensive experience across public, private, and non-profit sectors. She advocates for equity in academia through her active role in the Women’s Higher Education Network (WHEN), serving as Programme Facilitator for the Career Accelerator initiative.
Professional Memberships:
- Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
- Women's Higher Education Network (WHEN)
- Work Based and Placement Learning Association (ASET)
- AdvanceHE
- Wonkhe
Honors and Awards:
- Award for Outstanding Achievement on the PGCEE (DMU, 2024)
- Outstanding Careers Support for Students (DMU, 2021–22)
- Highly commended by the British Medical Association (Migraine Action, 2016)
- Nottingham City Innovation Award (Catch 22, 2013)
Rebekah is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and contributes to teaching across the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship programme. She has previously served as a Placement Tutor and managed Executive Company Projects for Global MBA students, demonstrating strong leadership in experiential learning and student support. Her consultancy work continues to empower women in higher education through career development initiatives.
