Celebrating our latest PGCAP graduates – March 2025
A new cohort of 15 colleagues from the University of Leeds have graduated from the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP). After completing the PGCAP, they have also been awarded Advance HE Fellowship (FHEA).
This achievement reflects their dedication to advancing their teaching practice and contributing to educational excellence.
We are very proud of our newest PGCAP graduates, who join a growing network of alumni at Leeds," said Victoria Taylor, PGCAP Programme Leader. "Their hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to student education deserves our warmest congratulations.
The PGCAP is designed as a developmental programme that equips participants with the tools and insights needed to reflect critically on their teaching methods. As part of the programme, participants undertake a pedagogical research project, enhancing the academic experience for their students while continuing to develop their professional practice. Graduates also gain the prestigious Fellowship status with Advance HE.
PGCAP graduates:
- Dr Mohammed Abdelmegid – School of Civil Engineering
- Harriet Burrows – School of Healthcare
- Dr Yiting Duan – School of Design
- Robin Graham – School of Healthcare
- Dr Xunnan Li – School of Performance and Cultural Studies
- Dr Keith Livingstone – School of Chemistry
- Sara Montgomery – Language Centre, School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
- Laura Nor-Mally – School of Healthcare
- Rhian Ogden – School of Healthcare
- Dr Christopher Ostrowdun – School of Education
- Dr Anuradha Pallipurath – School of Chemical and Process Engineering
- Greg Tidswell – Lifelong Learning Centre: Business and Management Studies
- Dr Cyntia Vilasboas Calixto Casnici – LUBS - International Business
- Dr Michele W. T. Mak – School of Civil Engineering
- Dr Jessica Wright – Lifelong Learning Centre
Since its introduction at Leeds in 2018, the PGCAP has supported over 118 staff members from across the University, fostering an environment where participants from different disciplines and backgrounds can come together to collaborate, share insights and learn from one another.
The success of the programme is underpinned by the enthusiasm, dedication, and innovation demonstrated by its participants, who are committed to making a positive impact on student learning.
Reflecting on the journey of this year’s graduates, Victoria Taylor added:
“Each graduate has been on an individual journey of reflection about their practice, alongside a collaborative exploration of multiple approaches across student education within the supportive community of practice they have built together.
“Both aspects have challenged and enhanced their practice, and long may the impact of these discoveries continue! It has been a pleasure working alongside these colleagues and we thank them for their insightful thoughts and honest reflections they have shared with us throughout the programme.”
How to join the next PGCAP cohort
Our next intake for the PGCAP will be for the September 2025 cohort and the closing date for applications is 5pm on 30 May 2025. A PGCAP briefing event for those interested to find out more will take place on 24 April.
If you are interested in becoming one of our next graduates, then please visit our webpage for further details about the programme and how to apply. For any queries, please contact pgcap@leeds.ac.uk.