جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jurgita Lenkauskaitėمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Sciences
• Education
• Teacher Training
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Jurgita Lenkauskaitė is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education Sciences and Psychology at Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy. She holds a PhD in Education Sciences (Šiauliai University, 2014), alongside a Master’s (2008) and Bachelor’s (2006) degree in the same field. Her research focuses on teacher training, teaching/learning processes, multicultural education, and problem-based learning (PBL). She currently chairs the Committee of Study Programmes in Education at her institution and has led multiple national and international projects, including optimizing higher education networks and improving teacher training systems. Education: PhD in Education Sciences, Šiauliai University (2014) Master’s in Education Sciences, Šiauliai University (2008) Bachelor’s in Education Sciences, Šiauliai University (2006) Research Interests: Dr. Lenkauskaitė’s work emphasizes transformative pedagogies such as cooperative learning, ICT integration in education, and leadership development in educational institutions. She has explored multilingualism in pre-school settings, digital competencies of teachers, and classroom collaboration dynamics. Her projects bridge theory and practice, addressing challenges in PBL implementation and teacher professionalization. Grants/Projects: Optimization of higher education networks between Šiauliai University and Vilnius University (2021–present) Supervision of teacher internships under the EU-funded TĘSK project (2018–2021) Academic expert for Lithuania’s Higher Education Admission System (2020) Professional Memberships: Active in international associations like the European Educational Research Association (EERA), World Educational Research Association (WERA), and the European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities. International Experience: Completed internships at the University of Zurich (2012–2013) and Technical University of Dortmund (2011).

Maartje DE VISSERمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Constitutional Law
• Constitutional Engagement by Non-Judicial Actors
• Comparative Methodology
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Maartje DE VISSER is a Professor of Law at Singapore Management University's Yong Pung How School of Law and College of Integrative Studies. Her research focuses on comparative constitutional law, emphasizing non-judicial actors, constitutional design in small states, and international constitutional advice. She holds a Ph.D. (cum laude) from Tilburg University, an M.Jur. (with distinction) from Oxford, and an LL.M. (cum laude) from Maastricht University. Currently, she serves as a Professor of Law and has held roles including Associate Dean and Director of the J.D. Programme. DE VISSER has authored/co-edited over 30 books and chapters, with publications in International Journal of Constitutional Law , Global Constitutionalism , and American Journal of Comparative Law . She is a recipient of five Lee Kong Chian Fellowships and chairs the Singapore Chapter of ICON-S. Her work explores constitutional literacy, judicial communication, and the role of cities in EU governance. Research & Grants: Current projects: Extra-judicial constitutional interpretation frameworks, participatory constitution-making in small states, and constitutional literacy cultivation Grants: Lee Kong Chian Fellowships for research excellence Awards & Recognition: Five Lee Kong Chian Fellowships Editorial board member of Hart Studies in Constitutional Theory and European Yearbook of Constitutional Law Teaching & Engagement: Course taught: Comparative Legal Systems, Constitutional Cultures and Context Advocates for judicial transparency and public constitutional literacy through social media and legal design Labs & Teams: Founding co-chair of Singapore ICON-S Chapter Member of international legal networks exploring intra-Asian judicial cooperation and constitutional dialogues

Johanna Vaattovaaraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Awareness
• Finnish Language in Change
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Johanna Vaattovaara is a Professor of Finnish Language and Sociolinguistics at Tampere University’s Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences. She leads the Degree Programme in Languages and serves on the boards of the Research Centre PLURAL and Tampere University’s Education Council. Her work bridges sociolinguistics, language pedagogy, and citizen science, focusing on language variation, language awareness, and the sociocultural dimensions of linguistic change. Education and Qualifications: Docent in Finnish Language (University of Helsinki, 2014) Broad-based Teacher Qualification in University Pedagogy (2015) Research Interests: Language ideologies, dialect perception, Finnish language change, educational sociolinguistics, science communication, and exploratory practice methodologies. Recent projects include studying language awareness among healthcare professionals, dialect variation in Helsinki, and citizen-driven linguistic research through platforms like the 'Murremyytin murtajat' podcast. Key Projects: LANGAWARE (2023–2025): Societal awareness of linguistic variation funded by Kone Foundation EPSULA (2023–2025): EU-funded educational platform for cultural diversity in Latin America Tracing indexicalization of the 'Helsinki s' phonetic feature Awards: 2007 Article Prize for study on urban dialect attitudes 2009 Doctoral Thesis Award from Suomalais-ugrilainen Seura Grants and Advising: Lead investigator of projects on university pedagogy and digital language learning environments. Supervises research on multilingual professionals and language policy in healthcare contexts. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including the DARE consortium on language awareness in professional reflection. Labs/Teams: Research Centre PLURAL (Multidisciplinary Research Centre for Languages and Cultures) and the multidisciplinary DDL (Digitally-Mediated Language) consortium.

• Remote Sensing
• Geomatics
• Spatial Data Analysis
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Mirosław Krukowski is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geomatics and Cartography within the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. His academic activities span geoinformatics, remote sensing, and spatial analysis, with a focus on environmental monitoring and land use mapping. PhD degree holder with habilitation ( dr hab. ) Teaches geography, geoinformatics, and spatial planning Coordinates environmental monitoring projects like the Biały Słup Base Station Active in OpenStreetMap-related research and multilingual spatial data dictionaries His research emphasizes remote sensing methodologies , spatial data uncertainty , and automated cartographic generalization . He participates in institutional governance as a member of university senates and committees. Professional engagement includes roles in the Polish Society for Spatial Information and project management for geospatial education initiatives like "Geo4work" and "Young Naturalist Academy." Notable projects include: Innovative technological line for automatic generation of online maps (Regional Operational Programme Lubelskie Voivodeship 2014-2020) Development of multilingual dictionaries for OpenStreetMap feature representation Contact: miroslaw.krukowski@mail.umcs.pl

Kirstin Wilmotمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Doctoral Education
• Academic Literacies
• Legitimation Code Theory
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Kirstin Wilmot is a Senior Lecturer at Rhodes University and Coordinator of the Higher Education Studies Doctoral Programme at the Centre for Higher Education Research, Teaching and Learning (CHERTL). She teaches on the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education and facilitates short courses on academic writing, integrating her background in linguistics with higher education studies. Academic role: Senior Lecturer, Rhodes University Key responsibility: Doctoral Programme Coordination Teaching focus: Academic literacies, doctoral writing Her research focuses on doctoral education, emphasizing disciplinary knowledge-building practices and the social justice implications of academic literacy barriers. She employs Legitimation Code Theory to analyze doctoral writing and supervision frameworks. Recent publications highlight collaborative supervision models, critical hope in African doctoral programs, and LCT applications in higher education pedagogy. She is an Associate Member of the LCT Centre for Knowledge-Building.

• Sports Management
• Sports Marketing
• Sport Consumer Behavior
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Hirotaka Matsuoka is a Professor at the Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University . Holding a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, he has been actively contributing to sports management research since 2003. His work appears in journals like International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship , Journal of Business Research , and Frontiers in Psychology . Education: Ph.D., Sport Management, The Ohio State University (2001) M.A., Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences B.A., Kyoto University of Education Research Focus: Sports consumer behavior Event management Corporate social responsibility in sports Wearable technology adoption Psychological impacts of sports spectatorship His recent publications examine language effects in sports advertising, CSR strategies in sponsorship, and fan behavior patterns. Grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science support his work on mega-event impacts and social effects of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He collaborates with institutions in Japan, Germany, and the USA, and has published in both Japanese and international journals. Scientific Awards: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research DAAD-Waseda Partnership Programme Professor Matsuoka's advising has influenced numerous studies on sport marketing and spectator behavior. His research projects address community engagement through sports events, fan migration patterns, and digital technology integration in sports contexts.

• Education
• Migration Studies
• Decolonial Theory
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Marcela Gola-Boutros is an ESRC-funded doctoral researcher at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the Centre for International Education (CIE) and School of Education and Social Work. Her research employs decolonial frameworks to examine the lived experiences of forcibly displaced individuals in Brazilian higher education, focusing on institutional support mechanisms and policy development for refugee student integration. MSc Social Research Methods (Distinction), University of Sussex (2022) MA Migration, Inter-Ethnicity and Transnationalism, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2019) BA Journalism, Faculdade Cásper Líbero (2014) Her research interests span decolonial education theory, migration dynamics, and social justice in Latin American academic contexts. Through qualitative methodologies including focus groups and interviews, she investigates displacement patterns across Brazil, Jordan, Lebanon, and the UK, contributing to evidence-based policy frameworks for refugee education. Marcela’s recent publications focus on refugee educational access in Italy and the UK Schools of Sanctuary programme. Her work emphasizes cross-national comparative analysis and policy evaluation for displaced student populations. Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), 2025 She previously gained field experience through placements with UNHCR Brazil (Sergio Vieira de Mello Academic Chair support) and as a postgraduate research assistant evaluating refugee education initiatives. Her multilingual capabilities (Portuguese, Spanish, English) and engagement with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) enhance her global research impact.

Jessica Bradleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Interdisciplinary Linguistics
• Creative Practice and Arts
• Applied Linguistics
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Jessica Bradley is a Senior Lecturer in Literacies and Language at the School of Education, University of Sheffield. She holds a Docentship in Creative Inquiry and Applied Linguistics at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and is Deputy Director of the EdD program and Co-Director of Internationalisation since 2023. PhD in Applied Linguistics (University of Leeds, AHRC-funded) Co-founder of the AILA Research Network in Creative Inquiry and Applied Linguistics Her research bridges linguistics, creative practice, and ethnography, focusing on translanguaging, multilingualism in community arts, and artistic representations of motherhood. Recent projects include Re-Emerge (community arts post-pandemic) and Multilingual Streets (linguistic landscapes and youth engagement). The 15 most recent articles reflect her work in creative methodologies, ethnographic approaches, and collaborations with arts organizations. Key themes include translanguaging, intercultural communication, and the intersection of language with visual/digital media. Mother’s Milk Books Writing Prize (2014) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2022) AHRC, ESRC IAA, Arts Council England, and NHS Charities Together funding She supervises doctoral students in projects involving digital childhoods, multilingualism, and arts-based pedagogies. Teaching spans undergraduate to doctoral levels, including modules like Researching Digital Childhoods and Participatory Research with Children . She co-curated the Visual Representations of Multilingualism exhibition and leads international practitioner networks in creative inquiry.

• Learning as identity
• Power, agency and relationships in teaching and learning
• In and out of school literacies and identities
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Dr. Alicia Curtin is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at University College Cork, where she has been teaching since 2012. She serves as MEd Modular Deputy Programme Director and has previously led the MEd Modular Programme (2023) and Education Gaeilge (2019-2022) as Programme Director. She teaches across multiple programs including BScEd (UG), BEDSSPE (UG), PME (PG), MEd Modular (PG) and Cohort PhD (doctoral). Dr. Curtin's research explores sociocultural perspectives on education, with particular focus on learning as identity, power and agency in teaching and learning, in and out of school literacies, alternative learning settings, and children's literature as literacy pedagogy. Her work connects academic, practitioner, professional and learner worlds to develop innovative pedagogical approaches. She has published 4 books, 3 invited chapters in international education handbooks, 6 reports of international standing, and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles. Her most recent publication, Reading and Writing Pathways through Children's and Young Adult Literature (2023), has been nominated for the UKLA Academic Book of the Year Award 2023. This work explores how teachers and learners can engage with literature and authors to develop literacy in classroom practice through collaborative approaches that connect reader and writer identities. UKLA Academic Book of the Year Award 2023 nomination Literacy Association of Ireland Award Winner 2017 (for student MEd thesis) Multiple School of Education Research Support Fund awards (2015-2023) CACSSS Research Support Fund Awards (2012-2019) Participative Research and Policy Funded CPD Award (2013) Dr. Curtin has supervised 3 PhDs, 29 MEd theses (including the Literacy Association of Ireland Award Winner 2017), and 62 Professional Research Papers to completion. She currently supervises 6 PhD students and various postgraduate research projects. She serves as Deputy Chair of the School of Education Learning and Teaching Committee and participates in multiple committees and working groups within UCC. She also acts as an External Programme Reviewer at Trinity College Dublin and External PhD Examiner at The University of the Free State, South Africa. Her research projects include "Documenting Early Career Primary and Post Primary Principals' Identity Formation" (SCOTENS funded), "A Continuum of Teaching and Learning in Ireland and the EU" (EU Jean Monnet), and "Developing Literacy Pedagogies through Children's Literature with Authors" (2019-2023). She has also contributed significantly to the European Literacy Policy Network (ELINET) as Ireland's Literacy Representative.

Neil Brownswordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ceramics
• Industrial Heritage
• Art History
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Professor Neil Brownsword is a ceramic artist, researcher, and educator at Staffordshire University's School of Digital, Tech, Innovation & Business. His research explores North Staffordshire's ceramic industry legacy, globalization's impact on traditional skills, and post-industrial spaces. He holds a PhD from Brunel University, an MA from the Royal College of Art, and a BA from the University of Wales. Brownsword has curated major exhibitions like Topographies of the Obsolete (2012–2020), collaborated with institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, and received awards including the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale Grand Prize (2015) and Whitegold International Ceramics Prize (2019). His work merges sculpture, installation, and digital mediation to preserve endangered craft knowledge. Teaching engagements span 26 UK and 9 international universities, including the University of Bergen and Royal College of Art. He has led projects funded by the Norwegian Artistic Research Programme and Arts Council England, focusing on intangible heritage, site-specific art, and global ceramic networks. Brownsword’s interdisciplinary approach bridges art, industry, and academia, emphasizing collaborative practice and public engagement. Key research interests include ceramic intangible heritage, the artist as archaeologist, and the contemporary ruin. His Factory installation (2017) explored cross-cultural collaboration between UK and Korean artisans, while Re-Apprenticed (2015) documented endangered skills through multimedia. Publications include edited volumes like Alchemy and Metamorphosis (2021) and Topographies of the Obsolete (2020), reflecting his commitment to advancing ceramic discourse globally.

Peter R. Ivesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Theory
• Political Philosophy
• History of Political Thought
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Peter R. Ives is a Professor in the Political Science Department at the University of Winnipeg, Canada, appointed in 2000 with tenure-track commencing July 1, 2001. He was tenured and promoted to Associate Professor in 2005, and to Full Professor in 2013. His current positions include Professor/Chair of Cultural Studies (as of July 1, 2024) and Graduate Chair of the Master of Arts in Cultural Studies Graduate Programme (2024-2026). Education: PHD (1998) - Graduate Programme in Social & Political Thought, York University, Toronto MA (1993) - Graduate Programme in Social & Political Thought, York University, Toronto BA (1991) - Political Science, Reed College, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. Year 1 in Icelandic Philology (1990-91) - Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland) Intermediate Italian (1994) - Università per Stranieri di Perugia, Italy Peter Ives' research focuses on the intersection of language, politics, and power, with particular expertise in Gramscian theory. His work critically examines Global English as a phenomenon of linguistic hegemony within global capitalism, challenging liberal perspectives on language policy. He explores how language shapes collective identity, political theory, and state formation, with special attention to Canadian language politics in comparative contexts. His scholarship bridges political theory, sociolinguistics, and cultural studies, emphasizing historical materialist approaches to understanding linguistic power dynamics. Ives' publications reveal a consistent trajectory examining the politics of language through Gramscian frameworks. His work has evolved from theoretical explorations of Gramsci's linguistic concepts to applied analyses of Global English in educational, political, and economic contexts. A recurring theme is the relationship between language, hegemony, and state power in both national and transnational settings. His research increasingly addresses contemporary challenges to free speech in digital environments and academic freedom in Canadian institutions. Scientific Awards: Raymond Klibansky Book Prize (2004-05) for "Gramsci's Politics of Language" BAAL (British Association of Applied Linguistics) Book Prize (2019) Erica and Arnold Rogers Award for Excellence in Research (2004) Advising and Grants: Ives has supervised numerous graduate students including Kent Suss and Justin Girard in the MA Cultural Studies program, and served on multiple honors thesis committees. His research has been supported by significant funding including SSHRC Insight Development Grants ($64,999, 2016-2019), University of Winnipeg Major Research Grants, and Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council Standard Research Grants ($41,000, 2007-2010). His current research examines how states promote Global English through shifting priorities in education policy across francophone countries. Ives maintains an active research group focused on Global English Education, with a dedicated website research portal. His collaborative work involves researchers from York University, University of Toronto, and international institutions. He has trained numerous student researchers through SSHRC-funded projects examining Global English in education systems, particularly focusing on francophone contexts. His research team has produced significant scholarship on linguistic hegemony, state policy, and educational practices in the context of globalization.

Chia-Ying Yangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Language Maintenance and Shift
• Heritage Language Education
• Sociolinguistics
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Dr Chia-Ying (Annie) Yang is a Teaching Fellow in Language Education and Programme Director of the MSc Language Education at the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh. She holds a PhD in Education and dual MSc degrees in Applied Linguistics and Linguistics, all from the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on language maintenance, heritage language education, and teacher agency, with a sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic lens. Educational Background : MSc in Applied Linguistics, University of Edinburgh MSc by Research in Linguistics, University of Edinburgh PhD in Education, University of Edinburgh Research Themes : Her work explores language attitudes, bilingualism, code-switching, and language policy, emphasizing decolonisation and technology's role in education. Current projects include storytelling's impact on mental wellbeing in language maintenance (funded £1,500) and supporting students with disabilities (Co-I, £2,469). Teaching & Supervision : Course organizer for 'Languages, Society and Education' and supervisor for MSc and PhD students. Open to PhD supervision starting February 2026 in areas like heritage language policy and EFL classroom pragmatics. Affiliations : Member of the CREID and CEID research groups, and staff liaison for the Language Education Society .

Yvonne McLaren-Hankinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Business Communication
• Linguistic Analysis
• Corporate Discourse
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Yvonne McLaren-Hankin is an Associate Professor in Languages & Intercultural Studies at Heriot-Watt University's School of Social Sciences. She holds leadership roles as Academic Dean of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Chair of the University Studies Committee, and Vice-Chair of the University Committee of Quality & Standards. She previously led Postgraduate Programmes and the Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies. Her research focuses on business communication, linguistic features of corporate genres, and intercultural communication. She has published widely on topics like corporate press releases, reputation management, and cross-cultural promotional texts. Her work analyzes texts from industries like banking, pharmaceuticals, and luxury goods. Dr McLaren-Hankin teaches business communication at the Masters level and French-to-English translation at undergraduate level. She supervises dissertations and PhD theses in intercultural and business communication areas. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and mentors early career academics. Her 15+ publications demonstrate expertise in corporate discourse analysis across sectors. Key themes include hedging in forward-looking statements, crisis communication in finance, and luxury brand communication strategies. She has presented at international conferences and collaborates with institutions like Palgrave Macmillan and the Higher Education Academy.

Neil Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• English-medium higher education
• academic literacies
• pragmatics in global Englishes
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Neil Murray is a Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick's Centre for Applied Linguistics. With 30 years of international experience in Japan, Australia, and the UK, he specializes in English-medium higher education, academic literacy, and language policy. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (1996) under Henry Widdowson. His research focuses on post-enrolment English assessments, widening participation strategies, and pragmatic competence development in global contexts. Key contributions include conceptualizing decentralized English language support models and leading projects on non-traditional student retention. His work spans over 80 publications in journals like TESOL Quarterly and Language Teaching Research . Current grants include British Council-funded projects on teacher professional development in China. He has held roles such as Head of Language and Literacy at the University of South Australia and Programme Director at King's College London. His teaching includes MA/BA modules in applied linguistics and ELT methodologies. Research trends emphasize digital communication dynamics, pragmatic competence in EFL contexts, and equity-focused language policies. Major grants include a 2022-2023 project on sustainable teacher development in Yunnan Province and a 2019 study on IELTS admissions criteria. His lab teams focus on Asia-Pacific language education ecologies and pedagogical innovation.

Adam Crymbleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Humanities
• History of Migration
• History of London
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Dr. Adam Crymble is an Associate Professor in Digital Humanities at University College London's Department of Information Studies, where he also serves as co-director of the UCL Centre for Digital Humanities. His academic career focuses on the intersection of historical research and digital methodologies, with particular emphasis on migration history, London's social history, and the application of technology to historical inquiry. Dr. Crymble's educational background includes: PhD in History & Digital Humanities from King's College London (2015-2020) MA in Public History from University of Western Ontario (2007-2008) BA in History from University of Western Ontario (2002-2007) PGCERT in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from University of Hertfordshire (2014-2016) Certificate in Writing & Communication from University of Western Ontario (2002-2007) His research interests center on the study of migration and community formation, particularly how technology creates both challenges and opportunities for historical research. Dr. Crymble is currently leading a major cultural study analyzing over 40,000 dishes served in the Royal Households of King George III and IV to understand foreign influences on British cuisine during the 18th and 19th centuries. This work reveals previously obscured German, French, and Italian migrant influences on British culture, as well as the British Empire's extractive approach to food culture from colonial territories. He is also a strong advocate for Global Digital Humanities, working with communities worldwide to develop context-appropriate digital humanities solutions and empower communities to control their own historical narratives through technology. Dr. Crymble's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on migration history, digital methodologies, and cultural exchange. His recent work shows increasing attention to food history as a lens for understanding cultural identity and migration patterns, alongside continued development of digital tools and methods for historical research. He has also been increasingly focused on global perspectives in digital humanities, examining how digital tools function differently across cultural contexts. His notable achievements include: Open Publishing Award from Coko Foundation (2021) Open Scholarship Award from Canadian Social Knowledge Institute (2020) Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2019) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019) Fellow of the Software Sustainability Institute (2014) As an educator, Dr. Crymble serves as Programme Lead for the 'Information in Society' BSc and contributes to the Digital Humanities MA/MSc program. He supervises PhD students working on projects related to migration, cultural heritage, and technology. He is also a long-time contributor to the 'Programming Historian' suite of journals, which publishes digital methods papers in multiple languages, having worked on this project for over ten years. His teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding local contexts when applying technology across cultural boundaries. Dr. Crymble co-directs the UCL Centre for Digital Humanities, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computing, information studies, and humanities disciplines. Through this center, he facilitates collaborations between historians, computer scientists, linguists, and other scholars to develop innovative approaches to historical research.