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Dr. Matthew J.

Williamson, PFHEA

Principal

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Biography

Dr Williamson brings extensive experience in creative industries higher education, with expertise in funding, quality assurance, and governance across Scottish and English systems. He has led award-winning programmes in Russell Group, post-92, and specialist private institutions, recognised for innovation, industry relevance, and student success. 

Passionate about inclusive leadership and curriculum development, Matthew combines strategic vision with hands-on teaching and mentoring, fostering strong connections between education and the creative industries.

Courses
  • London, Camden
  • London, Euston
  • Leadership & strategic planning in creative industries education
  • Learning, teaching & assessment strategy
  • Inclusive curriculum design & development (EDI focus)
  • Policy, governance & quality assurance
  • Staff development & mentoring
  • Digital & blended learning (Moodle, VR/AR)
  • External stakeholder engagement & industry partnerships

Institute of Education, University of London (United Kingdom) 

  • MA in Higher and Professional Education

University of Brighton, Brighton (United Kingdom)

  • PhD Thesis: ‘The Public Library and Social Inclusion: Information Services to Jobseekers’

University of Brighton, Brighton (United Kingdom)

  • BA (Hons) Library and Information Studies, Upper Second Class Honours
  • Recognised as Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, July 2015
  • PRINCE2 Registered practitioner, August 2014
  • PRINCE2 Foundation, July 2014
  • PRINCE2 with Agile Foundation and Practitioner, January 2023
  • Principal Fellow, Higher Education Academy (AdvanceHE)
  • PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner
Courses
  • London, Camden
  • London, Euston
  • Leadership & strategic planning in creative industries education
  • Learning, teaching & assessment strategy
  • Inclusive curriculum design & development (EDI focus)
  • Policy, governance & quality assurance
  • Staff development & mentoring
  • Digital & blended learning (Moodle, VR/AR)
  • External stakeholder engagement & industry partnerships

Institute of Education, University of London (United Kingdom) 

  • MA in Higher and Professional Education

University of Brighton, Brighton (United Kingdom)

  • PhD Thesis: ‘The Public Library and Social Inclusion: Information Services to Jobseekers’

University of Brighton, Brighton (United Kingdom)

  • BA (Hons) Library and Information Studies, Upper Second Class Honours
  • Recognised as Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, July 2015
  • PRINCE2 Registered practitioner, August 2014
  • PRINCE2 Foundation, July 2014
  • PRINCE2 with Agile Foundation and Practitioner, January 2023
  • Principal Fellow, Higher Education Academy (AdvanceHE)
  • PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner

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