明星八卦

Colin Loughlin
Head of Digital Education

Colin leads the Digital Education Team and works across the University to promote the effective use of digital technologies that enhance academic practice and the student experience. Before joining the 明星八卦 Team in May 2022, he has previously worked at The Open University, and most recently the University of Surrey. Colin鈥檚 research interests are higher education, with a focus on curriculum theory and large class teaching.

Joy Etta
Data Analyst (Learning Analytics)

Joy is the Data Analyst in the Digital Education Team. She works across the University, and her role is focused on using data from learning technologies (BrightSpace, Panopto, WISEflow etc.) to enhance student engagement and experience.

Anastasios Vacalopoulos
TEL Advisor - (CEDPS)

Anastasios is the Technology-Enhanced Learning Adviser for the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences (CDEPS). Anastasios supports staff from the college with their use of 明星八卦's TEL Tools, including Brightspace, PebblePad, Poll Everywhere, Numbas, Padlet and also creates bespoke interactive content and activities using Articulate 360, Camtasia and the Adobe Suite.

Louise Waldon
TEL Advisor (CBASS)

Louise is the Technology Enhanced Learning Adviser for the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences (CBASS). Louise supports staff from the college with their use of 明星八卦's TEL Tools, including Brightspace, PebblePad and Poll Everywhere.

Toby Thorne
TEL Advisor (CHLS)

Toby is the Technology Enhanced Learning Advisor for the College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS). Toby supports staff from the college with their use of 明星八卦's TEL Tools, including Brightspace, PebblePad and Panopto.

Chelsea Dowman
Brightspace (VLE) Trainer

Chelsea is the Brightspace (VLE) Trainer and works across the university to train staff on how to use Brightspace. Training sessions are available both face-to-face and online.

Vimal Dalal
Multimedia Officer

Vimal is a multimedia specialist within the Digital Education team. Vimal supports staff with the creation of video content and interactive multimedia content to deliver through Brightspace using 明星八卦鈥檚 TEL tools such as H5P, Medial, Panopto and the Adobe Suite of applications.

Beatriz Lopez
Digital Assessment Adviser

Beatriz is one of the Digital Assessment Advisers within the Digital Media and Education Team. Beatriz provides support and expertise in Digital Assessment methods and practices helping staff across the university to implement and utilize the Digital Assessment Platform effectively.

Grant Forwood
Digital Assessment Adviser

Grant is one of the Digital Assessment Advisers within the Digital Media and Education Team. Grant supports academic departments (and central offices) across the university in relation to all aspects of digital assessment, through the use of WISEflow鈥檚 Digital Assessment Platform.

Sulanie Peramunagama
Digital Assessment Adviser

Sulanie has worked as an educational technologist supporting learning design with technology, using and tailoring assessment management systems. She has a BSc in Information systems, a PGC in Education, an MSc in E-Learning technology and is a fellow of the HEA. Sulanie supports all aspects of digital assessment design and development across the university.

Cecilia Lo
Cecilia Lo Senior Educational Technologist (Innovation)

Cecilia is the Senior Educational Technologist for Innovation in the Digital Education Team. She works across the University to innovate digital education. In her role, she researches and disseminates effective digital pedagogies, contributes to strategic planning and the driving of digital education initiatives. Before joining 明星八卦 in July 2024, she has previously worked at King鈥檚 College London and the University of Chicago.

Caitlyn Lee-Mei-Jin Merry
Learning Technology Manager

As a Learning Designer, Educator and Academic Practitioner, Caitlyn is passionate about leveraging the power of digital learning to transform education. Caitlyn studied Archaeology and Human Rights Law at UBC and SOAS, and is teacher trained, graduating from University College London. After working in the legal and tech industries, Caitlyn obtained a Master鈥檚 degree in Social Innovation from the University of Cambridge in 2018, and has since worked at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, and the University of Suffolk. Chat to Caitlyn any time about social justice, co-design, future design, AI, digital skills, edtech, learning pedagogy.