Dr Jessica Neuville, an Assistant Professor of Practice, has been honored with a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), an accolade that is globally acknowledged as a mark of professional achievement in Higher Education. The Higher Education Academy (now known as Advance HE) is a leading advocate for teaching excellence in higher education, and its fellowships are a testament to an individual's impact, leadership, and practice in teaching and learning.
Over the past ten years, digital technology has dramatically transformed higher education in healthcare. The introduction of massive open online courses, virtual reality simulations, and artificial intelligence has reshaped the learning process for students, converting traditional classrooms into digital learning environments. Grasping how students engage and stay motivated in online learning settings is crucial for the creation of fresh and innovative teaching strategies.
Dr Jessica Neuville
Assistant Professor of Practice, School of Optometry
Currently, Dr Neuville serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice at the School of Optometry, where she teaches ocular pathology, ocular pharmacology, binocular vision, and clinical optometry. She is deeply involved in both clinical and didactic teaching in the undergraduate programme and was awarded the FHSS's Faculty Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching (Individual) and the Faculty Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching (team) in 2021 and 2023 respectively.
Higher Education Academy (HEA) fellowship
The Higher Education Academy (now Advance HE) is a UK-based organization that promotes teaching excellence in higher education worldwide to enhance student outcomes. The fellowship is granted based on the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF), a framework recognized worldwide for setting the standard for success in higher education teaching and learning support.
