Victoria Reina-Gil

Victoria Reina-Gil is a Teaching Professor in Spanish at the University of Strathclyde's Department of Modern Languages. She holds a Certificado de Aptitud Pedagógica (equivalent to PGCE) and a Master of Education from the University of Málaga. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), her research focuses on multilingualism, multiculturalism, and innovative feedback strategies in primary education. She currently investigates how bilingual/multilingual children perceive and protect heritage in Scottish schools.

Education:

• Certificado de Aptitud Pedagógica (PGCE equivalent), University of Málaga (1995)
• Master of Education & Licenciatura en Filología Inglesa (English Literature), University of Málaga (1994)

Research & Projects: Leads the 'The School with a Super Power' project (2024-2025), exploring primary school dynamics. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education). She also collaborates with The Open University as an Associate Lecturer in Linguistics.

Awards:

• 2024: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• 2024: Shortlisted for StrathUnion Teaching Excellence Awards

Engagement: Organizes events like the Annual Debate in Spanish between Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities. Actively participates in cultural initiatives, including talks on Spanish photographers and heritage preservation. Serves as President of the Hispanic Society of Scotland.