Stephanie Marshall

Professor Stephanie Marshall serves as Vice Principal (Education) at Queen Mary University of London, leading initiatives to advance teaching excellence and student success. She previously led the Higher Education Academy (HEA) from 2013–2018, transforming it into a globally recognized organization. Her work focuses on strategic leadership, crisis management, and inclusive education, with a strong emphasis on international collaboration.

Key roles include chairing the Norwegian Centres for Excellence Initiative and advising the WHO Academy on educational standards. She frequently presents at global conferences (e.g., CAULT, AMEE) and contributes to policy discussions via platforms like HEPI. Her research spans leadership, global HE challenges, and blended education models developed during the pandemic.

Publications include Strategic Leadership of Change in Higher Education (3rd ed., Routledge, 2025) and over 100 articles/book chapters addressing teaching innovation, institutional governance, and policy.

• Leadership: Vice Principal (Education), Queen Mary University of London
• Former CEO: Higher Education Academy (2013–2018)
• Global Advisory Roles: WHO Academy, Norwegian HE Initiatives