Ruth Stoker

Ruth Stoker is a Senior Lecturer in Journalism at the University of Huddersfield, School of Arts and Humanities, with over 15 years of academic experience since 2006. She currently serves as Director of Strategic Teaching and Learning in the Vice-Chancellor's Office and is a member of the Centre for Participatory Culture. Her career spans roles as a TEF Panellist, QAA Review Coordinator, and external examiner for multiple institutions, including University of Plymouth and Manchester Metropolitan University.

• Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer in Journalism
• Current Roles: Director of Strategic Teaching and Learning, Vice-Chancellor's Office
• External Roles: TEF Subject-Level Pilot Panel Member (2018); QAA Review Coordinator (2012–2018)

Her research focuses on journalism ethics in the post-Leveson environment, work-based learning, and pedagogical innovations. Key areas include the ethical training of early-career journalists, experiential learning through blogging, and the role of community in shaping ethical practices.

Ruth has published extensively on journalism ethics and education, with recent works exploring AI's ethical use in assessment (2025), differential attainment gaps (2023–2024), and the evolving formats of newspapers. Her publications align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and ethical journalism.

Scientific Awards:

• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2016–present)
• Bursary from the Association of Journalism Education

Ruth contributes to academic governance as a TEF Panellist and QAA Review Coordinator. She supervises PhD students and collaborates on pedagogical research projects, including the SAIL initiative.