Dr Jodi Gregory, PhD

Biography

Jodi began her career teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in the community, before moving into her current work as a Learning Developer in Higher Education. Jodi is a firm believer in the holistic development of students. As well as academic skills, she is dedicated to fostering personal growth, resilience, and a sense of belonging among her students. Her approach encompasses mental well-being, effective study habits, and the cultivation of a growth mindset, recognizing that these elements are integral to sustained academic success.

Academic and research interests

The lived experiences of international students

The transition experiences of foundation-year students

Student wellbeing 

Learning beyond the classroom

Nature connection and outdoor learning

Publications

Gregory, J. (2023) “How can we incorporate nature connection into our work as learning developers?”, Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (29). doi: 10.47408/jldhe.vi29.1098.

Gregory, J. (2019) Re-defining the ‘host’: Two South Asian international students’ experiences in the UK. In Rose-Redwood, C. Ed. International Encounters: Higher Education and the International Student Experience.

Gregory, J. (2018) 'The Integration Experiences of International Students: A Situated Case Study'. Available at: https://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/34783/1/Gregory%20THESIS.pdf

Caldwell, E. F. and Gregory, J. (2016) Internationalizing the Art School: What part does the studio have to play? Art, Design and Communication in Higher Education. ISSN 1474­273X (In Press)

 

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