Our People

In 2004 I took up the position of Associate Dean (Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences) with Anglia Ruskin University, responsible for a very diverse portfolio. During the period 2007-09, I combined the role of Associate Dean with Head of Anglia Law School, until I departed in August 2009 to take up the post of Professor and Head of the School of Law at Birmingham City University.

In 2011 I was appointed NCC Education’s Managing Director. NCC Education is a transnational provider of UK Higher Education programmes in Business and Computing.

I joined Bloomsbury Institute as Managing Director and Academic Principal in September 2012, responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Institute.

Interests

I am passionate about education and how it can transform lives. When I joined Bloomsbury Institute in 2012, I led on the development and implementation of a new strategic direction that placed social mobility at its foundation. The aim was to provide students with the opportunity to enter higher education based upon one single measurement: “the potential to succeed”. We now have a very diverse student (and staff) academic community that is testament to the success of our strategic implementation.

Qualifications, Affiliations and Memberships

• BA (Hons) Law and Politics
• PgDip in Multimedia and Education
• MPhil in European Union Law
• MBA
• Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales
• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Member of the Institute of Directors
• Member of the Law Society of England and Wales
• Member of the Society of Legal Scholars
• Member of the University Association of Contemporary European Studies

I started my career  in investment management after completion of my MBA. After completing my Masters in industrial management from Queen Mary University of London, I moved to the world of academia where I started my career as a senior lecturer in Strategic Management at a Higher Education college. I worked for various private and public colleges as a visiting lecturer.

I joined University of Edgehill as a lecturer and a supervisor for post-graduate students in Business, Management, Finance and HR related subjects.

In 2010 I joined the Quality Assurance Agency as a reviewer to work under the framework of Educational Oversight. I also worked as the position of Inspector for Independent schools Inspectorate. Since then I have carried out various inspections and reviews in institutes ranging from Flying schools to HEIs.

Interests

As a reviewer for the Quality Assurance Agency, I have always been interested in Quality Assurance and Standards in Higher Education. My other areas of interest are Assessment in Higher Education and collaborative provision and partnerships.

I have previously worked in a Collaborative provision, setting up new partnerships in Higher Education.

Driving, riding motorbikes and travelling are some of my interests outside of work. I also enjoy sports such as table tennis, badminton and squash.

Qualifications, Affiliations and Memberships

MBA, MSc, Reviewer Quality Assurance Agency, Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy, Member AUA

I’m an experienced, confident communicator and influencer with a track-record in building positive, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

In my current role as Head of Quality and Compliance, I provide strategic, tactical and operational management of the Quality and Compliance Division, which includes Admissions, Compliance and Quality.

I monitor performance against key performance indicators, as well as overseeing compliance with external regulatory requirements.

Interests

I am passionate about widening participation and raising aspirations of those who would be less likely to apply to Higher Education. Bloomsbury Institute is the perfect fit for me, as we proactively encourage applications from those of all ages and backgrounds and support them throughout their studies to help them succeed.

I am a Trustee of Up on Downs, a parent-run charity organisation which supports families of those with Downs Syndrome. As a mother of a child with Downs Syndrome, I’m keen to ensure he benefits from the same opportunities as everyone else, not least, a good education.

 Qualifications, Affiliations and Memberships

• LLB (hons) – first class
• Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Academic Registrars Council – Admissions Practitioners Group
• Independent HE – Admissions Group (Co-chair)
• Trustee – Up on Downs
• UCAS English Policy Group

I left Deloitte and continued my career in other audit firms in the City of London. After having my first child I was offered a role with ACCA in their professional conduct department. I was the first Accountant to take on this role in an otherwise solicitor dominated division, however my contributions to the team led to more Accountants being recruited for this position.

In 2011 I joined Fitch Learning as group financial accountant managing a finance team of 4 and consolidating operations in the UK, US and Singapore.

Following a conscious career break to care for my young family I re-entered employment in 2018 and joined Bloomsbury Institute as Data Controller in February that year. I then took on the role of Financial Controller in May 2018.

Interests

I am passionate about education and believe that this starts right at the early years of a child’s life. I support my local community, as Chair of the Finance Committee at a children’s nursery. During maternity leave I volunteered for and pioneered a literacy programme run by the National Literacy Trust at the nursery. The successful roll out led to borough-wide funding being put in place for the programme to be run.

Nelson Mandela once said: Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. I am proud to be part of Bloomsbury Institute and especially so of the widening participation initiatives which we are passionate about.

Qualifications, Affiliations and Memberships

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) University of Natal Durban 2001
• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Honours University of Natal Durban 2002
• Member of South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)

In 2015 I joined Bloomsbury Institute to work within its Quality Department, becoming Head of Quality in 2016 and then combining that role with that of Company Secretary in 2017.  However, in 2019 I was appointed to a new position within Bloomsbury Institute – that of Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion whilst continuing with my existing role as Company Secretary. I am also Bloomsbury Institute’s Prevent Lead.

Interests

I am passionate about issues around equality and diversity, and am particularly fortunate to be able to channel that passion into my role as Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.  Outside of work, I enjoy swimming although it is very much a case of stamina over speed and style!

Qualifications, Affiliations and Memberships

BA (Hons) French

External Memberships

• Association of University Administrators
• IHE Quality Managers Network
• Prevent HE Network

Internal Memberships

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
• Academic Committee
• Senior Management and Leadership Team
• Quality Assurance and Enhancement Committee
• Course Committees
• Student Staff Consultative Forum
• Research Ethics Committee

I joined Bloomsbury Institute in 2017 working in the Admissions department. Being a Senior Admissions Executive, I contributed to the development of admissions procedures and policies and guaranteed that the mechanism of admissions standards were met and adhered to in comparison to other Higher Education institutions. I then ensured effective and sustainable implementation of the set policies of admissions.

My role also involved the analysis of applications from prospective students, advising and informing students about; the courses offered, the admissions procedures, eligibility and the tuition fees.

Interests

I enjoy working alongside companies such UCAS and UK Naric that provide information and admission services for framework of higher education qualifications.  Giving advice and opinion on academic, vocational and professional qualifications from all over the world. Allowing me to assist students facilitate educational progression, reaching their full potential and achieving their career goals.

Qualifications, Affiliations and Memberships

Joint BSc in Criminology and Sociology from the University of Kent.

Interests

Cinema is a big passion of mine and I spend a lot of time watching new and old movies. I also practice ballet and love music and musicals and regularly attend concerts and shows.

Qualifications, Affiliations and Memberships

• MBA in Geography & Urban Planning
• BA in Geography & Urban Planning

I worked in Singapore for two years where I developed and managed career service provision for postgraduate students at the National University of Singapore. I also managed the Student Mentoring Programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science and re-modelled the LSE Staff Induction Programme.  In 2010, I received an LSE award for Outstanding Contribution to Learning and Development.

Interests

I am passionate about coaching, mentoring and peer assisted learning in relation to student support and present at and attend conferences and networking events on this topic.  I have also volunteered for projects in my local community which support the elderly and the Clissold Park Volunteering Programme – I like to look after my neighbours and the environment!  I am a keen football fan and try to attend games when I can.  I love to keep fit and have been practicing Yoga for 16 years.

Qualifications, Affiliations and Memberships

MA, CMI DiM, PGCert, CITOL, FHEA, EMCC in Education, PASS

Research and Publications

Abrahamson, E.D., Puzzar, C., Ferro, M.S. and Bailey, S. (2019) Peer mentors’ experiences and perceptions of mentoring in undergraduate health and sports science programmes. Journal of Pedagogical Research, 3(2), pp.21-37. 

I studied English and Economics at The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland, and I have a Master’s degree in English Philology, with a teaching specialisation that has afforded me QTS status. I have broad experience teaching Business subjects at various levels, English for Academic Purposes and academic skills courses.

Interests

My areas of interest include Widening Participation, academic integrity matters, technology-enhanced learning, and Shakespearian drama. In my spare time, I love watching Peppa Pig and exploring theme parks with my 4-year old daughter!

Qualifications, Affiliations and Memberships

• Master of Arts, English Philology – teacher specialisation
• Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
• Member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI)
• Qualified Teacher Status

Research and Publications

I am currently conducting research in the areas of teaching and learning Widening Participation students in the UK and academic integrity matters.

 Conference Presentations:

• Krajewska, A. (2019) Attitudes to Eradicating Contract Cheating and Collusion amongst Widening Participation Students in the UK: Reflections from Foundation Year Students at Bloomsbury Institute. Paper presented at the joint 5th International Conference Plagiarism across Europe and Beyond and 3rd International Conference Shaping Ethics in Academia and Society, European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI), Vilnius, Lithuania, 19-21 June. Extended abstract available here: http://academicintegrity.eu/conference/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ABSTRACT-BOOK-2019.pdf
• Krajewska, A. and Hillman, N. 2018.  Tackling Student Plagiarism in UK Higher Education. Westminster Higher Education Forum Keynote Seminar: Priorities for quality assurance in UK HEIs – grade inflation, tackling plagiarism, and the future of degree classification, 20^th March, London.
• Krajewska, A. and Ironmonger T. 2018. Confession Tapes: What We Have Learned From Academic Integrity Interviews. LSBM Teaching and Learning Conference 2018 Beyond metrics: Measuring the immeasurable in Higher Education, 10^th July, London.

My UK based worked experience centres on the not-for-profit sector as an advocate and immigration and integration advisor. I also worked for a research Think Tank.

Interests

My work interests include education, development and immigration, and other areas of interest include East African and Middle Eastern History and Politics.

I am a keen traveler and I speak Arabic and Acholi.

Qualifications, Affiliations and Memberships

• BA History- University of Essex
• MA Colonial and Post Colonial Studies -University of Leeds
• CELTA