I am an unapologetic generalist. I have wide-ranging interests some of which develop further than others. All, however, cross-fertilise in many and often unpredictable ways. Ultimately, it’s in the connections in and between them where my interests really lie.
- Communication & cultural theory
- Theories of identity & self
- Learning, knowledge and networks
- Social media
- Transculturalism & the politics of diaspora
Papers and Presentations
2008 (October) From Cuba with Blogs The End of Journalism? Conference, The University of Bedfordshire (Read a draft of the paper here)
2008 (May) Blogs as Vehicles for Assessment Learning and Teaching Conference, MMU, Manchester
2007 (June) Informal learning in the blended mix Learning and Teaching Conference, MMU, Manchester slides~ H20 Playlist
2004 (June) Issues of Positioning in Narrative Research in Educational Settings BERA (British Educational Research Association)
2003 (December) Narrative Identity as an Intercultural Composite 4th Annual IALIC (International Association for Languages and Intercultural Communication) Conference, Lancaster University
2001 (January) Changing Identities in Language Education 5th International Symposium on Social Communication at the Centre of Applied Linguistics, Santiago De Cuba
2000 (April) Language Learning and the Formation of Identity SIETAR (Society for Intercultural Training and Research) UK Annual Conference, Manchester
1999 (February) Reflexivity in Qualitative Research presented at the Annual Faculty of Education Conference on Research Methodologies, Manchester University