Tim Leigh

Tim Leigh is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of Department at Manchester Metropolitan University's Language Centre within the Humanities and Social Sciences school. He joined the university in 2015 and focuses on English Language Teaching (ELT) and TESOL, with prior international experience in language education across Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. His teaching philosophy emphasizes student-led learning and autonomy, aiming to equip learners with lifelong skills beyond the classroom. Professional qualifications include an MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Cambridge DELTA, and PG Certificates in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.

Academically, Leigh leads the Trinity College Cert TESOL course embedded in the BA TESOL program and coordinates free English language programs for refugees/asylum seekers in partnership with Refuaid since 2018. His research explores academic language skills, independent learning strategies, and technology's role in education. He advocates for equitable access to education through projects like genre analysis in online learning and leveraging social media for EAP students.

His publications (2015–2020) highlight themes in language acquisition, autonomous learning, and digital pedagogy. While no explicit awards are noted, his contributions to refugee education and innovative teaching methodologies reflect his commitment to educational equity and community impact.