Teaching

Teaching at Hainan University, China

I am a dedicated and forward-thinking academic with extensive experience across the national and international higher education landscape. My career in academia is driven by a passion for teaching and learning, a deep joy in the pursuit of knowledge, and a belief in the transformative power of education. As an educator, I draw great inspiration from Nelson Mandela’s powerful words: “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” (Mandela, 1990)

My dynamic  teaching philosophy has evolved through years of hands-on practice and academic research. As an entrepreneurial educator, I aim to cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets, equipping learners to tackle real-world challenges through enquiry-based and experiential learning. I design authentic assessments that reflect practical application and relevance. At the heart of my approach is a learner-centred ethos, where I strive to create inclusive and supportive environments that foster student initiative, agency, and confidence.

My teaching journey has been shaped by a deep commitment to sustainability-focused pedagogical innovation, practice-based learning, and research-informed teaching. I actively engage with communities to enhance student experiences and learning outcomes. Below, you’ll find a selection of courses I’ve developed and taught:

Course
Offering
Code
Sustainable Innovators for Enterprise
Undergrad
Diss 4124
Entrepreneurship & Financial Management
Postgrad
ENTR 9000
Enterprise Development
Undergrad
TFMG 3012
Digital 3
Undergrad
ITEC 3002
Professional Business Communications 1
Undergrad
TFCM 1005
Professional Business Communications 2
Undergrad
TFCM 1006
Applied Communications
Foundation
Comm 1049
Consultancy Project
Postgrad
DT 353
Information Technology
Undergrad
DT 303
Bioentrepreneurship
Postgrad
BDI5001
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Postgrad
BDI3012
Entrepreneurship
Undergrad
BDI5000
Issues in Contemporary Science
Postgrad
BE 512
Fable Bakery Founders Kate O’Sullivan and Elyse Clarke, share their start up experience during the inclusive entrepreneurship module at TU Dublin (Students from THM M.Sc. And Learning Together, TU Dublin)