High-quality teaching lies at the heart of Oxford Brookes. We are proud to have received a host of achievements and accolades, including 12 National Teaching Fellowships for our staff.
Outstanding teaching
Professor Tina Miller
Professor of Sociology
Tina is one of the BBC Academy’s Expert Women - an ongoing campaign attempting to increase the number of expert female contributors on TV and radio. She has appeared on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour and BBC Radio Oxford talking about her influential research into contemporary family lives, which she brings to life through her teaching.
Professor Jane Anderson
Programme Lead for Undergraduate Architecture
Jane won a National Teaching Award Fellowship in 2014 for her innovative use of live projects in architectural education. Students design and build real projects, such as a pop up cinema, commissioned by local communities, charities and organisations. They have enabled students to collaborate with clients, local government and industry experts, engaging in social and cultural issues and contributing to the local area.
Dr Jonathan Louw
Principal Lecturer (Education and Student Experience)
Jonathan is a recipient of Senior Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (HEA) in recognition of his commitment to high quality student learning and teaching. He is also the Faculty Champion for the Oxford Brookes Social Entrepreneur Programme (OBSEA), providing vital encouragement, support and expertise to help students undertaking funded projects that are designed to address some of the world’s pressing social issues.
Marc Howe
Principal Lecturer in Law
Marc became a National Teaching Fellow in 2015. His teaching philosophy is to bring the study of law to life. A former practising solicitor, he focuses on helping his students develop highly sought after professional skills. Under his guidance, Oxford Brookes law students have won national and international competitions in client interviewing and mooting. He’s national adjudicator for the prestigious national ESU Mooting Competition.
“All my lecturers are really professional, knowledgeable and engaging as well, which makes learning much easier and more interesting, just fun.”
Bernard Chu, studying Nutrition
“Being able to have a close relationship with tutors and my academic adviser has been vital for my studies. I don't think my course would have been half as enjoyable as it is without the remarkable staff.”
Kristi Ronning Langli, studying Drama and English
“The best thing about the course is the people who teach it.”
Haakon Sorlie, studying History
“Your teachers become your mentors and guides for life.”
Dana Kanibolotska, studying International Hospitality Management
“My parents have been impressed with the academic standards of my course.”
Aiysha Whitfield studying Film Studies and Communication, Media and Culture