Online education, expertly led
I help universities and education providers plan, build and run online programmes that work: for students, for staff and for the institution. As director of two specialist companies, I provide strategic insight and expert guidance across higher education, helping institutions navigate complexity, strengthen academic provision and translate ambitious strategies into effective practice.
Two ways to work with me
Advising institutions
Chirality Consulting
Strategy, quality assurance and governance for online education and partnerships. From market assessment and business cases to programme design, operating models, staffing and launch.
Teaching and tutoring
Academic Hub
Experienced online academics, tutors and specialist associates who teach and support your students, on a flexible basis. Ideal for professional and postgraduate programmes that need extra capacity.
Trusted by universities and education organisations including Heriot-Watt University, the University of Warwick, the University of Bradford, Aberystwyth University, Queen Margaret University, St Mary’s University Twickenham, the University of Bristol, the University of Winchester, the University of Cambridge (Cambridge Online), Higher Education Partners, Kaplan Open Learning (Essex), Laureate Education and Lepaya (Netherlands)
Recent writing
- The Impossible BriefWhy managing a university is rather like organising the village Christmas lights — and why everybody thinks they could do it better.
- Is the Saving Real, or Has the Spend Just Moved Desks?… Usually the second one. The pitch is that AI cuts the cost of building online learning content. What actually happens is that the cost changes owner. Drafting gets cheaper.… Read more: Is the Saving Real, or Has the Spend Just Moved Desks?
- Why Consultants ‘Get Fired’ for Being RightBeing a consultant is a curious business. You spend years building expertise, polishing frameworks, gathering data, and staying up late with spreadsheets and policy papers. Then you walk into a… Read more: Why Consultants ‘Get Fired’ for Being Right
Not sure which kind of help you need? Tell me about your project and I’ll point you in the right direction.
