Dr Philip Yeung

Dr Philip Yeung is Deputy Dean and Head of the School of Lifelong Learning at Lincoln Bishop University, where he provides strategic leadership for the development of lifelong, blended and online learning as part of the University’s long‑term academic and educational vision. His role focuses on shaping flexible, high‑quality provision across undergraduate, postgraduate and professional learning pathways that supports institutional priorities around access, participation and future‑focused education.

With extensive experience as a teaching professional across secondary, further and higher education, Philip’s work is grounded in strong pedagogical practice and a deep understanding of how students learn in different contexts. He is committed to creating engaging, inclusive and academically rigorous learning environments across classroom‑based, digitally‑enhanced and fully online settings, drawing on particular expertise in digital pedagogy to support diverse student communities around the world.

His work is underpinned by sustained international engagement, including academic collaboration, exchange activity and sector‑level contribution across European higher education.

Areas of expertise

• Innovative curriculum design and quality assurance
• Educational leadership and organisational change
• Online and distance learning strategy
• Digital pedagogy and educational technology integration
• Lifelong learning, professional education and widening participation

Professional experience

Philip’s current leadership role is underpinned by 17 years’ experience across the education sector. He began his career as a secondary school music teacher and has since worked across secondary, further and higher education, teaching a wide range of subjects in diverse institutional and professional contexts.

At Lincoln Bishop University, Philip has held a range of academic leadership roles, including Programme Leader, Deputy Head of Programmes, Associate Dean, Head of Online Learning, and most recently Deputy Dean and Head of the School of Lifelong Learning. He has played a key role in the design, validation and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate provision, with particular experience in online, blended and lifelong learning contexts.

Philip has taught extensively across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Foundation Year, Education Studies and the MA Education. Prior to joining Lincoln Bishop University, he taught on education‑related master’s programmes at the University of Leeds and the University of Bath, with a focus on educational leadership and management.

His academic interests centre on educational leadership, teacher creativity and professional learning, particularly the ways in which motivation, professional agency and organisational culture shape teaching and learning practice.

Professional membership and service

• Board member, Teacher Education Policy in Europe (TEPE) Network
• Member, Universities Association for Lifelong Learning (UALL)
• Associate Governor, Lincoln College Group

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