Mr James Moran

Mr James Moran


Having worked at a range of Higher Education institutions since 2009, James has a diverse background in education and curriculum development, teaching, international student support, immigration law, contemporary Chinese studies and careers guidance.

As a Senior Lecturer in Curriculum Design, James now works to implement strategic priorities and embed innovative practice in curricula across the University of Westminster. Teaching on the PgCert HE, and being responsible for the intensive course design process, he is currently working with academic teams in the creation of new programmes and revalidation of existing courses.


Research interests include: curriculum design and development; widening participation in HE; international student experience of HE; wellbeing of teaching staff; issues of social justice in HE; and examining experiences of Refugee Background Students in UK universities.


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Sustainable Development Goals
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Research areas

Higher Education, Curriculum Deisgn, Higher Education Access and Participation, Refugee Background Students and International Student Welfare

Skills / expertise

Narrative Research Methods