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Dr Ian Pownall
Dr Ian Pownall is an experienced academic researcher having started his career as a political and policy researcher in the 1990s, he then progressed through various posts including Head of Department and Director of Teaching, Learning at Hull University and more recently, associate professor at Lincoln Business School and currently has a new role of LINK tutor for the BA programmes with ICON college. Ian has eclectic teaching and research interests that include; the public sector in general, policy making, strategy, pedagogy, international business, research methods and decision making. -
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Dr Ian Hardwick
Dr Ian Hardwick specialises in the archaeology of later prehistory and the Roman period in Britain, together with the study of past landscapes (of all periods). He has undertaken several research projects looking at interactions between the Roman Empire and the local people(s) of central and northern Britain, together with the impacts these relations had upon surrounding frontier landscapes. Having worked for English Heritage / Historic England and in commercial archaeology on a wide range of archaeological survey projects (particularly in aerial survey), he gained his PhD at the University of York researching the region-wide impacts of the northern frontier of Roman Britannia (from Yorkshire to southern Scotland). This was followed by work as a post-doctoral research assistant on the Leverhulme Trust-funded ‘Beyond Walls: Reassessing Iron Age and Roman Encounters in Northern Britain’ project at the University of Edinburgh, and his current role as lecturer in archaeology at Lincoln Bishop University in Lincoln. His research interests include broader concepts of landscape, identity and frontier, together with how these themes interact (for Roman Britain and other empires of the ancient and more recent past). -
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Mary Brown
Mary joined Lincoln Bishop November 2023. Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology. Mary has contributed to the programme development and delivery of the new undergraduate programme: BA Criminology degree and to the BA Sociology degree, developing several modules including the new module Sociology of Education, one of her specialist subject areas. More widely, Mary contributes to the Lincolnshire Youth Justice Team Futures4Me programme on the Community Panel. She is involved with developing placement opportunities as part of the BA Criminology as well as developing involvement of multiple sections of Lincolnshire police and agencies within the Criminal justice System in vocational curriculum development and employability. Other connections and class based learning development Mary has affiliated with include from Social Work teams, the Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership and LiNCHIGHER. Previously, Mary gained her BA (Hons) Social Sciences degree at the University of Hertfordshire (1995), her PGCE from Nottingham Trent University (2010) and her Master of Philosophy research degree from University of Lincoln (2022). Mary has taught at Lincoln College, where she was a lecturer in sociology, criminology (2007-2024) and policing (2021-2024) and at the University of Lincoln where she was an Associate Lecturer (2018-2021). Mary’s research interests are principally focused on young people and social class, particularly in the field of education and the relationship between these and what they mean for experience and success in education. She has contributed to improved innovation and focus on learning programmes and their accessibility for wider participation students and those with more practical focus particularly from working class backgrounds. Such interests are also shared with the wider sociological community via the British Sociological Association and Mary is a contributor to discoversociety.org. By applying research literature reviews of sociologists of education, Mary has applied new found ways of contributing to teaching programmes. -
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Zoe Richardson
Zoe joined the Psychology Team as a Placement Officer in 2023. She also works as an Academic Notetaker in Lincoln, supporting university students with disabilities, and as an Exam Invigilator at a secondary school in North East Lincolnshire. She has a BEd (Hons) in Primary Education and a Level 3 certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. Work placements were an important part of Zoe’s teaching degree. She currently volunteers with Dementia UK and once volunteered as a Rainbow Guide Leader.You’ll get to know Zoe in your second year when you do work experience linked to The Placement Module and an assignment. Zoe liaises with you, the Psychology Department and the organisation with whom you choose to volunteer. Her objective is that you have a positive volunteering experience that supports your professional development. She’s also keen for you to begin volunteering on time. She’ll share volunteering opportunities with you, encourage you to be organised and will keep track of your progress. -
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Dr Alexandra Carlin
PhD, MSc, PgCert, BSc (Hons), FHEA, RNA, DN. Dr Alexandra Carlin is the Programme Lead for Health and Social Care programmes at Lincoln Bishop University. She joined the university in September 2025, following academic appointments at the University of Nottingham and the University of Lincoln. During her time at UoN, she received a Lord Dearing Award, with the assessment team, in the School of Health Sciences. As a District Nurse, Alex brings specialist expertise in community nursing, primary healthcare, wound care, complex care (including palliative care), leadership, management, and education. Her research focuses on nurse and health professional education, with a particular interest in exploring social worlds through a microsociological lens. Alex continues to write for publication in a variety of academic texts and journals, to promote evidence-based practice for professionals working in the field. Alongside her academic role, Alex continues to practise clinically as a nurse at Nettleham Medical Practice, where she holds an honorary contract. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn. -
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Professor Andrew Gower
BA(Hons) MEd MBA MPhil PhD PGCE DMS(Ed) FHEA Professor Andrew Gower serves as Vice-Chancellor and CEO of the University, providing overall strategic leadership, overseeing academic and operational management, and representing the institution to its stakeholders. Andrew is responsible for setting the University’s vision in pursuance of its Mission: to serve the common good by advancing social and economic prosperity through excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange. With a dual interest in music and management, Andrew’s career spans higher, further and adult education. He has held senior positions at Canterbury Christ Church University, East Kent College and as Principal and CEO of Morley College London, one of the UK’s oldest and largest Institutes of Adult Learning. Since joining Lincoln Bishop University in April 2025, Andrew has led development of institutional strategy, pursing growth and impact as a confident, person-centred and forward-looking university offering a highly personalised and engaging student experience, on-campus, online, in the workplace and through partnership. As an advocate for lifelong learning, Andrew is committed to the positive difference Lincoln Bishop University makes in the lives of students and their communities, building on the University’s sector-leading reputation for widening participation with outstanding results. Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn -
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Steve Galjaard
BA (Hons) FCA Steve Galjaard is our Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), providing leadership and support to the University’s operational teams including Finance, Human Resources, Property, Campus Operations, Data, and Information Systems. As a member of the University Executive Group, he contributes to the overall strategy setting for the University. Steve is qualified as a Chartered Accountant and has held various non-executive positions, including those in Higher and Further Education Institutions. Previously as CFO at a large, purpose led, retailer and property developer, he led on property strategy and had executive responsibility for various trading activities along with support functions. Through partnership working he helped to deliver new health facilities, digital workspace, a science park and a city centre redevelopment scheme. He also held the position of Acting CEO during a period of change. Steve joined the team here in July and is helping to ensure the University has a long term sustainable financial plan, recognising the University’s Values and in support of its Purpose. -
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Jonathan Lidster
MBA, PgDip, FCMI CMgr, CDPO Jonathan Lidster is Chief Planning & Data Officer at Lincoln Bishop University, providing strategic leadership in institutional planning, performance, data management, data governance and Information Technology to enable the successful delivery of Strategy 2030. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, he oversees institutional planning, timetabling, risk management, data & insight reporting, statutory reporting and operational & procedural excellence, ensuring robust data management and governance.Jonathan leads the University’s Information Systems and IT services, spearheading digital transformation through the implementation of the Digital Transformation Roadmap and supporting Data Sub-Strategy. His focus is on developing future-ready infrastructure and harnessing Artificial Intelligence, ensuring technology and data-driven innovation underpin operational resilience, enhance the student experience, and drive organisational efficiency. His leadership is central to realising the University’s aim to be a confident, person-centred, and forward-looking institution, delivering a highly personalised and engaging student experience.His role underpins the University’s three Strategic Goals:· Inspiring Opportunities: Developing analytics and planning frameworks, data and insight to support academic and institutional growth and widening participation.· Transformative Experiences: Advancing integrated digital, data, and IT strategy to create technology-enabled student journeys, embedding learner analytics, supporting AI adoption, and ensuring regulatory compliance.· Long-Term Sustainability: Driving integrated planning and performance monitoring , and leading major transformation and change projects that optimise resources and strengthen institutional resilience.With over 15 years of experience spanning higher education, economic development, and financial services, Jonathan brings a proven track record in organisational transformation, change management, and strategic leadership. His earlier career includes leadership positions in economic development and global financial services, where he specialised in strategic growth and operational excellenceHe holds an MBA focused on the social purpose of UK universities alongside postgraduate qualifications in senior leadership and strategic management. He is a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, a Certified Data Protection Officer, and a PRINCE2 Practitioner. Committed to inclusive leadership, he also serves as an Executive Sponsor and contributes to sector governance as a Member Director of Uniac. Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn -
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Ben Rook
Ben Rook leads the University’s strategic communications and student recruitment activity, shaping the public narrative of Lincoln Bishop University and ensuring its values and ambitions are clearly conveyed to prospective students and stakeholders. As Head of Marketing & Communications, Student Recruitment, & Admissions, Ben plays a pivotal role in delivering the University’s Strategic Goal of Inspiring Opportunities by promoting access to higher education through inclusive, imaginative and impactful engagement.Ben’s leadership is central to the University’s commitment to Transformative Experiences, ensuring that every interaction with a potential student, from initial point of enquiry to enrolment and ultimately beginning study, reflects the University’s person-centred ethos and sector-leading reputation for widening participation. His work supports the University’s civic mission and its strategic objective to grow and promote a distinctive academic portfolio aligned to social purpose, including education, health and business services.With a career spent mostly across marketing, communications and student engagement, Ben brings extensive experience in brand development, digital strategy and stakeholder relations. His approach is informed by a deep understanding of the higher education landscape and a passion for empowering individuals through learning. Since joining the university in 2007 he has worked to promote the University’s values of inclusion, innovation and excellence, and contributes directly to its long-term sustainability by strengthening recruitment, enhancing visibility and fostering meaningful connections with communities locally, nationally and internationally. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn -
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Professor Matthew Innes
Professor Matt Innes sits on the University Executive Board as Senior Strategic Advisor, working closely with the Vice Chancellor and the University’s academic and professional leadership to support strategic development, collaboration and innovation.Matt’s academic and professional experience and interests span University leadership, organisational change, history and policy. His professional career has been inspired by a commitment to social mobility, and a determination to ensure that ladders of opportunity like those from which he had benefited, were accessible for future generations.By background Matt is a prize-winning author and historian, whose academic career has progressed through research and teaching roles at the Universities of Cambridge, Birmingham, York and London, and he has served as a College and University Governor, Head of School, Dean of Faculty, and Pro Vice Chancellor. He recently completed a period as Deputy Vice Chancellor at Birkbeck, the torch bearer for educational access within the University of London federation. At Birkbeck he implemented values-led strategic changes in response to financial and policy challenges, ensuring that a diverse and disadvantaged student body could succeed through flexible blended study pathways from Foundation through to Postgraduate which allowed University to be combined with caring, family and work responsibilities. Matt is strongly engaged in advocacy and policy work around widening access, adult education and lifelong learning.At Lincoln Bishop University, Matt is working closely with colleagues on a range of strategic developments. These include preparing for the Government’s new Lifelong Learning Entitlement to support flexible modular learning and regional partnerships; developing an institutional plan to embed social purpose at the heart of all the University does; ensuring that national league tables reflect the University’s outstanding student experience; and supporting academic development and research impact in the ‘Applied Humanities’, Business and the Professions, and Education. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn
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