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Simon Thomson  PhD, MSc, BA, PFHEA, NTF, ADE

Professor Simon Thomson

(he/him)

PhD, MSc, BA, PFHEA, NTF, ADE

Teams and roles for Simon Thomson

  • Director

    Institute for Flexible Lifelong Learning

  • Director

    Cardiff University

Overview

I am currently spearheading the development of a transformative new Institute for Flexible and Lifelong Learning at Cardiff University to strengthen and expand their regional, national and global education portfolio with an emphasis on flexibile learning through short courses, micro-credentials and fully online post graduate degrees. I have research interest in blended and hybrid education and in particular modality through which has emerged my openly licensed Subject, Pedagogy & Modality (SP&M) framework.

News articles

Flagship Institute for Flexible Lifelong Learning to offer increased flexibility and access so more people might benefit from Cardiff’s research and teaching

Cardiff University launches new approach to lifelong learning to help people develop skills and adapt to changing careers

21 September 2026

Flagship Institute for Flexible Lifelong Learning to offer increased flexibility and access so more people might benefit from Cardiff’s research and teaching

Contact Details

Email [email protected]

Campuses 50-51 Park Place, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3AT