{"id":14246,"date":"2021-12-06T15:21:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T15:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/?page_id=14246"},"modified":"2026-09-15T09:16:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T08:16:32","slug":"scholarship-trust-fund-board-of-trustees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/scholarship-trust-fund-board-of-trustees\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship Trust Fund Board of Trustees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>BFWG Scholarship Fund Trust<\/h2>\n<h2>Board of Trustees<\/h2>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Charity Number 273043<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The Trustees meet three times per year and have a remit of ensuring that the Trust is operating in accordance with its remit, that the systems in place for making awards are robust, and that the trust monies are invested and distributed appropriately. Trust work is both rewarding and a great springboard to further public roles; being involved in a trust with such an august and fascinating history and such a worthwhile and vibrant present and future is both an honour and a privilege.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact Professor Cynthia Burek if you wish to enquire (with no obligation, of course) about trusteeship, or playing any part in the trust assessment process.<\/p>\n<p>Email:\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:office@bfwg.org.uk\">office@bfwg.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center-tablet\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Scholarship Fund Trustees<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kate-irvingx600.jpeg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kate-irvingx600.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kate-irvingx600-980x980.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kate-irvingx600-480x480.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-17943\" alt=\"Professor Kate Irving\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_16_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Professor Kate Irving<\/h3>\n<p>Chair of the Board of Trustees<\/p>\n<p>I was an undergraduate student at the University of Surrey, achieving a BSc in Home Economics in 1979. After completing a PGCE from the University of Manchester I went on to teach in a variety of roles in secondary and further education. During this time I had the challenging responsibility of running a school Duke of Edinburgh\u2019s Award Scheme and also co-led a Government Restart Project in Stockport, which provided workplace and educational skills to long-term unemployed adults. In 1995 I returned to Higher Education and completed a MSc in Exercise and Nutrition Science.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Read more<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>This led to teaching on a variety of Sports Science related modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level at the University of Chester, including research methods and statistics. I was able to continue my interest in learning through employment by supporting students studying for work-based undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. I later moved to the University\u2019s Learning and Teaching Enhancement provision, becoming the University\u2019s Director of Learning and Teaching in 2012. This role involved working with colleagues across all the University\u2019s disciplines on a variety of teaching initiatives and in developing colleagues' capacity for undertaking pedagogic research. Alongside my work I studied for a PhD, which was awarded in 2012. My thesis explored local leadership roles in Higher Education. I retired from the University in 2015 and was awarded an Emeritus Professorship in Learning and Teaching \u2013 a great honour.<\/p>\n<p>Outside my University work, I was a Trustee\/Governor of The King\u2019s School, Chester from 1996 - 2004. I have also been a Trustee of a local hospice and of the End of Life Partnership, a Cheshire-based charity whose role involves co-ordinating end of life care and end of life care education, across health, social and voluntary services in the county. I served as both Deputy-Chair and Chair of the EoLP\u2019s Board of Trustees. I joined BFWG during my university teaching career and re-joined after retiring. I am Chair of BFWG\u2019s Research Ethics Committee, support the development of the website and am Secretary to the Scholarship Fund Trustees.<\/p>\n<p>My other interests and activities include being member of the WI, owning a horse and competing in dressage. I enjoy reading, cooking and a variety of outdoor activities. I have 3 adult children of whom I am very proud!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_center et_animated et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cynthia-Burek.jpg\" width=\"224\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Cynthia-Burek.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" class=\"wp-image-24385\" alt=\"Jennie Landsberg\" title=\"Cynthia Burek\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_16_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Professor Cynthia Burek<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Chair of the Board of Trustees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have been a member of the British Federation of University Women, later Women Graduates, for over 50 years, joining on the recommendation of my professor\u2019s wife at Leicester.\u00a0 I have also belonged and actively chaired the American Association of University Women in Syracuse, NY.\u00a0 I have chaired the Graduate Women International Fellowship (formerly International Federation of University Women) committee for a total period of 12 years and am a recent Trustee for The Funds for Women Graduates.\u00a0 I have had two previous periods of chairing the BFWG Scholarship committee. I strive for equality in all things.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_1 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Read more<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>I am an emeritus Professor at the University of Chester (my chair is in Geoconservation, a world first), where I taught as a geologist in the Department of Biological Sciences for 25 years. During that time. I saw seven PhD students to completion in geoconservation, sustainable development, women in geology and environmental education. I taught my final course in 2024. I also worked for the Open University for 37 years in Wales, NW England and various summer schools.<\/p>\n<p>I completed my undergraduate degree at Leicester University in Geology, Geography and Archaeology followed by an MSc in Information Science at City University, London.\u00a0 I returned to Leicester to complete a PhD in Quaternary Geology.\u00a0 I also taught at Syracuse University in New York State, USA after completing my doctorate.\u00a0 I am currently a Trustee for the UNESCO GeoM\u00f4n\/Anglesey Global Geopark. In 2022 I was awarded the Halstead Medal from the Geologists\u2019 Association for my pioneering work on Geoconservation, Quaternary geology, and raising the profile of early female geologists as role models for today and through geological education at all levels.<\/p>\n<p>I have published widely in the field of Geoconservation as well as the history and role of early women geologists including editing 4 books for the Geological Society of London..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_center et_animated et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_center et_animated et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Margaret-Middlemass.jpg\" alt=\"Margaret Middlemass BFWG\" title=\"Margaret Middlemass\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_16_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Margaret Middlemass<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Scholarship Fund Trustee with Responsibility for Finance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am a retired Chartered Accountant and have spent most of my working life in private accountancy firms of various sizes working originally on audits but eventually orientating more towards accounts and tax for smaller businesses from sole traders to medium sized companies, with general practice and business advice at the core of the work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_2 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Read more<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>Along the way there were a number of not for profit clients and these led me to voluntary roles in several organisations, though I have tried to move away from the automatic assumption that I wish to take the treasurer role.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the organisations I have been involved with deal with housing and support both for young people (16 to 24) and older (60+) in Leeds, as well as being active in local community projects and environmental groups.<\/p>\n<p>Although our children have long since grown up there are now two granddaughters to delight us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_3 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_center et_animated et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/miljana-radivojevic-bio.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/miljana-radivojevic-bio.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/miljana-radivojevic-bio-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-13002\" alt=\"Miljana Radivojevi\u0107\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_16_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Dr. Miljana Radivojevi\u0107<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I am a lecturer in Archaeomaterials at the University College London Institute of Archaeology. During my previous studies and research posts at the Universities of Belgrade, Cambridge and UCL I have developed a strong research profile in both fieldwork excavations and laboratory analysis of material culture, specifically technology of early metal making.<\/p>\n<p>I joined the Board of the BFWG Scholarship Fund Trustees in May 2021 and am also a Trustee of the Institute for Archaeo-Metallurgical Studies at UCL, which is dedicated to the connection between mining industry and archaeometallurgical research conducted at the UCL.<\/p>\n<p>I was a recipient of the BFWG Academic Award in 2011.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_3 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Read more<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>My own research journey from growing up in a war-torn Serbia to reaching an academic position at a prestigious UK university enables me to appreciate the struggles of both international and domestic students in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>I have acted as a reviewer for BFWG Academic Award applications from 2014 and gained significant experience in judging the quality of applications and overall research excellence.<\/p>\n<p>I have also reviewed applications for Junior Research Fellowships in Jesus College, University of Cambridge, during my time there as a Research Fellow (2016-2018).<\/p>\n<p>My research projects include early copper making in the Balkans and the prehistory of the Silk Roads, linking Central Asia, the Eurasian Steppe and most of Europe during the 4th \u2013 1st millennium BC, and more broadly addressing the pre-modern globalisation of Eurasian continent by looking at the (technological) knowledge economy at the time.<\/p>\n<p>As an Honorary Fellow of the Cambridge Central Asia Forum (University of Cambridge), I keep expanding my research profile beyond the current research network that includes 30 institutions in 12 different countries.<\/p>\n<p>Other than this, I have been peer reviewing grant proposals for European Commission (ERC Starting Grants), National Science Foundation (NSF), Austrian Science Foundation, Polish Academy of Sciences, as well as winning proposals myself, with all research projects amounting to c. \u00a3720,000 thus far.<\/p>\n<p>In my spare time I enjoy\u2026.<\/p>\n<p>Dancing tango, surfing, complex culinary projects like fermenting food and collecting Non-Fungible Tokens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_4 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_center et_animated et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dr-lorraine-thomas-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dr-lorraine-thomas-.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dr-lorraine-thomas--480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-18047\" alt=\"Dr Lorraine Thomas\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_16_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Professor Lorraine Thomas<\/strong><span style=\"color: #666666;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> BA (Hons), PGCE, MA, FHEA, PhD, FTLA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I am currently Principal at ARU London. I have worked in the education sector for more than 30 years in a range of leadership, management and teaching roles across secondary schools, a charitable trust and universities, including Executive Dean of a Faculty of Education and as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_4 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Read more<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>I am passionate about making a positive difference to students\u2019 lives by high-quality and innovative higher education. One of my key priorities is to ensure that we genuinely place the student learning experience and student success at the heart of everything we do and to prepare students for meaningful careers and lives for the common good of their communities and the wider society. During my career I have received regional, national and international awards for excellence in learning, teaching and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>I am also a passionate and active advocate of equality, diversity, inclusion and social justice. I have initiated and organised numerous events and initiatives (e.g. organising International Women\u2019s Day and Women\u2019s History Month celebrations) to advance these key areas and was delighted to be asked to join the British Federation for Women Graduates as a Scholarship Trustee.<\/p>\n<p>Born in the Staffordshire Moorlands, I attended my local village comprehensive school where fantastic teachers inspired my love for education. I studied French and German at the University of Birmingham and was the first in my family to go to university. I later completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Modern Languages) and MA Education. Awarded a PhD in Education by the University of Birmingham, I researched and contributed to the knowledge base regarding the perceived benefits and the perceptions of students, academics, academic leaders and professional key stakeholders regarding master\u2019s level study and aspirations for a master\u2019s level teaching profession.<\/p>\n<p>My research interests are in master\u2019s level study, continuing professional development, learning, teaching and assessment and Education policy. Research achievements include the publication of articles in high ranking, peer-reviewed international journals, which were submitted to the Education Unit of Assessment in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. In my spare time I enjoy walking, reading, cycling and kayaking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_8_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sheelagh-Heugh.jpg\" title=\"Sheelagh Heugh\" width=\"210\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bfwg.org.uk\/bfwg2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sheelagh-Heugh.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" class=\"wp-image-238014\" alt=\"Dr Lorraine Thomas\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough 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independent schools in the UK and overseas.\u00a0 Within ten years it became a multi-million-pound business, and I was managing a large team of programmers, trainers, support team and sales personnel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_6 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_6 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Read more<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>I hope to bring general IT, management and marketing skills and use my experience in data management and document design skills both for data capture and marketing.<\/p>\n<p>Of necessity, as my company grew, I became more of a manager than a technician.\u00a0 I welcome the chance BFWG gives me to go back to my roots, coming to grips with current technology to deliver solutions.\u00a0 For example, I now keep the BFWG website updated.\u00a0 Website design was a steep learning curve for me but one I relished!<\/p>\n<p>Since we retired my husband and I spent 4 years renovating a near derelict Grade I Georgian house which we now call home - and our millstone!\u00a0 For three years I was a volunteer with EmpathyLab, a not-for-profit CIO which fosters empathy in children through reading.\u00a0 This includes producing a Read for Empathy collection of books annually for children of all ages - of particular interest to me as our seven grandchildren were growing up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_16 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>PAST BFWG SCHOLARSHIP FUND TRUSTEES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Professor Kate Irving - Chair of the Scholarship Fund Trust (2019-2026)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Jennie Landsberg - Scholarship Fund Trustee with responsibility for Finance (2019-2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Ann Scott - Scholarship Fund Trustee, Leadership Team Representative (2023-2026)<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_17 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_24 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_6 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_center et_animated et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_18 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div 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