Mr Matthew Townsend

MSc, BSc (Hons) PgDip FHEA

Biography

I have worked within the HE sector for over 28 years. As an academic for many of those in the School of Healthcare Sciences eventually retraining as a Business Analyst and joining the Physical Learning Spaces programme, a £42M investment in educational spaces. For the past few years I have been based within the Learning & Teaching Academy with my current focus being on the University's response to Generative AI.

Professional memberships

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Academic positions

2021- present Digital Education Manager - Cardiff University Learning & Teaching Academy.

2015 -2021 Senior Business Analyst - Cardiff University Physical Learning Spaces Programme.

2004-2015 Lecturer - School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University. (Previously: School of Healthcare Studies)

1994-2004 Senior Computer Officer - School of Healthcare Studies, University of Wales College of Medicine. (Previously: CTI)