Academic Year 2020/21 (updated 6 April 2021)
Current external examiners
The lists below display External Examiners currently employed by Keele University. The most recent reports completed by External Examiners and responses to their reports made by the University are published under the 'Reports and responses' section of these webpages.
Keele Business School
| Accounting | Mark Wordley - Loughborough University |
| Business Management | Edward Granter - University of Birmingham |
| Business Management & Finance, Economics | Simona Mateut - University of Nottingham |
| Economics | Michael Henry - University of Birmingham |
| Human Resource Management | Anastasia Kynighou - Manchester Metropolitan University |
| International Business Management | Elina Meliou - Aston University |
| Marketing | Delia Vazquez - University of Manchester |
| Martin Hingley - University of Lincoln |
School of Allied Health Professions
| Physiotherapy | Iain Beith - Kingston University |
| Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) | Peter Hogg |
| Rehabilitation and Exercise Science | Jane Culpan - Queen Margaret University |
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
| Astrophysics | Ian Stevens - University of Birmingham |
| Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry | Melanie Britton - University of Birmingham |
| Ann Chippindale - University of Reading | |
| Andrew Regan - University of Manchester | |
| Forensic Science, Forensic Science & Criminology, Forensic & Analytical Investigation | Jose Gonzalez-Rodriguez - University of Lincoln |
| Emma Rixon - Nottingham Trent University | |
| Physics | Helen Heath - University of Bristol |
School of Computing and Mathematics
| Computer Science | Peter Lewis - Aston University |
| Gavin Sim - University of Central Lancashire | |
| MComp Computer Science | Simon O'Keefe - University of York |
| Data Science (Apprenticeship) | James Xue - Northampton University |
| Mathematics, MMath | Joel Haddley - University of Liverpool |
| Peter Rowlett - Sheffield Hallam University | |
| Richard Tew - University of Nottingham |
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
| Environment and Sustainability, Environmental Science | Simon Kemp - University of Southampton |
| Geology & Geoscience | Nigel Mountney - University of Leeds |
| Rebecca Williams - University of Hull | |
| Human Geography | Rebecca Elmhirst - University of Brighton |
| Physical Geography | Simon Carr - University of Cumbria |
| Natural Sciences | Susan Crennell - University of Bath |
School of Humanities
| American Studies | Andrew Johnstone - University of Leicester |
| Theresa Saxon - University of Central Lancashire | |
| English Literature, English Literature and Creative Writing | Natasha Alden - Aberystwyth University |
| Mary Ann Lund - University of Leicester | |
| Film Studies | Brian Baker - Lancaster University |
| History | Andrew Flack - University of Bristol |
| Christopher Langley - Newman University | |
| Danica Summerlin - University of Sheffield | |
| Media, Communications and Culture | Tracey Potts - University of Nottingham |
| Music | David Beard - Cardiff University |
| Music Technology | Monty Adkins - University of Huddersfield |
School of Law
| Law | Mark Edwards - Sheffield Hallam University |
| Edward Johnston - University of the West of England | |
| Panos Kapotas - University of Portsmouth | |
| Lisa Whitehouse - University of Hull | |
| Gary Wilson - Liverpool John Moores University |
School of Life Sciences
| Applied Biomedical Science | Michael Palmer - Nottingham Trent University |
| Biochemistry | Paul Whitley - University of Bath |
| Biology | Nicholas Worsfold - Brunel University |
| Biomedical Sciences | Angela Sheerin - University of Brighton |
| Human Biology | Aditi Kahere - University of Liverpool |
| Neuroscience | Lucy Donaldson - University of Nottingham |
School of Medicine
| Senior External Examiner | Richard Fuller - University of Liverpool |
| Year 1 | Susan Anderson - University of Nottingham |
| Mark Tarrant - University of Exeter | |
| Year 2 | John Broad - Queen Mary University of London |
| Eamon McGreal - Cardiff University | |
| Year 3 | Serena Tolhurst-Cleaver - University of Manchester |
| Michael Tarzi - University of Sussex | |
| Year 4 | Eleanor Grogan - Newcastle University |
| Andrew Brown - University of York | |
| Year 5 | Christopher Conlon - University of Oxford |
| Andy Cook - Leicester University | |
| Public Health | TBC |
| Social Work | Caroline Lee - Birmingham City University |
School of Nursing and Midwifery
| Midwifery | Jennifer Hall |
| Adult Nursing | Camille Cronin - University of Essex |
| Nicola Rochnia - University of Leeds | |
| Children's Nursing | Helen Ayo-Ajayi - University of Buckinghamshire |
| Clinical Practice | Colm Treacy - Kingston University |
| Learning Disabilities Nursing | John Turnbull |
| Mental Health Nursing | Jim Dooher |
| Nursing Associate | Valerie Nixon - University of Worcester |
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
| Pharmacy | Mark Green - University of Bradford |
| Stephanie Myers - University of Sunderland | |
| Tania Webb - De Montfort University | |
| Pharmaceutical Science, Technology and Business, Pharmacy | Paul McCarron - Ulster University |
School of Psychology
| Psychology | Blerina Kellezi - Nottingham Trent University |
| Chris Moulin - Université Grenoble Alpes |
School of Social, Political and Global Studies
| Criminology | Deborah Drake - The Open University |
| Education | Christine Rogers - University of Kent |
| International Relations | John MacMillan - Brunel University |
| International Governance and Public Policy (BFSU) | Alex Nunn - University of Derby |
| Liberal Arts | Shelley Budgeon - University of Birmingham |
| Philosophy | Gordon Finlayson - University of Sussex |
| Politics | Michael Holmes - Catholic University of Lille |
| Sociology | James Moir - Abertay University |
Harper and Keele Veterinary Social
| Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Year 1 | Emma Love - University of Bristol |
| Business | Colleen Heaton - Sheffield Hallam University |
| Humanities and Social Science | Peter Watts - University of Nottingham |
| Science and Health | Karl Herbert - University or Leicester |
| Science and Maths | Karen Vernon-Parry - Sheffield Hallam University |
| English for Academic Purposes | Martin Seviour - Nottingham Trent University |
| Chinese | Wendy Che - Oxford University |
| French |
Sandra Salin - Newcastle University |
| German | Dorit Fellner - University of Manchester |
| Japanese | Junko Kasai - King's College London |
| Russian | Ekaterina Chown - Durham University |
| Spanish | M. Esther Lecumberri - Regent's University London |
Keele Business School
| Accounting and Financial Management | Danture Wickramasinghe - University of Glasgow |
| Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations | Susan Durbin - University of the West of England |
| Management, International Business | Stephen Procter - Newcastle University |
| Marketing | Tracy Harwood - De Montfort University |
| MBA (Senior Leaders) | Luqman Jimoh - The Open University |
| MBA (online programmes) | Jane Neal-Smith - University of York |
School of Allied Health Professions
| Health Sciences | Paul Hendrick - University of Nottingham |
| Neuromusculoskeletal Healthcare, Pain Science and Management | TBC |
| Advanced Physiotherapy, Neurological Rehabilitation, Applied Clinical Anatomy | Kathryn Mares - University of East Anglia |
| Physiotherapy | John Stephens - University of Sunderland |
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
| Analytical Science for Industry | Perdita Barran - University of Manchester |
School of Computing and Mathematics
| Advanced Computer Science | Simon O'Keefe - University of York |
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
| Environmental Sustainability & Green Technology | Richard Kotter - Northumbria University |
| Geographical and Environmental Research, Geoscience Research | Becky Briant - University of London |
| Geographical and Environmental Research | Rebecca Elmhirst - University of Brighton |
School of Humanities
| Creative Writing | TBC |
| English Literatures, MRes Humanities - English | Anna Barton - University of Sheffield |
| Global Media and Culture, Global Media and Management | Vera Slavtcheva-Petkova - University of Liverpool |
| History, MRes Humanities - History | Andrew Flack - University of Bristol |
| Christopher Langley - Newman University | |
| Dancia Summerlin - University of Sheffield | |
| MRes Humanities - Senior External Examiner | Maria Lauret - University of Sussex |
| MRes Humanities - Media, Communications and Culture | Tracey Potts - University of Nottingham |
School of Law
| Child Care Law and Practice | Annika Newnham - Reading University |
| Human Rights, Globalisation and Justice | Devyani Prabhat - University of Bristol |
| International Law | Richard Collins - University College Dublin |
| Law and Society | Chris Dietz - University of Leeds |
| Medical Ethics and Law | Jonathan Ives - University of Bristol |
| Medical Ethics and Law, Medical Ethics and Palliative Care | Joanna Bridgeman - University of Sussex |
| Safeguarding Adults - Law, Policy and Practice | Kirsty Keywood - University of Manchester |
School of Life Sciences
| Biomedical Blood Science | Ciaren Graham - Queen's University Belfast |
School of Medicine
| Health Professions Education (FAIMER) | Laura Delgaty - Newcastle University |
| Medical Education | Stella Howden - University of Dundee |
| Medical Science | Katherine Linehan - University of Sheffield |
| Kevin McConville - University of Dundee | |
| Physician Associate Studies | Adele Hill - Plymouth University |
| Counselling and Psychotherapy | Fay Short - Bangor University |
| Social Work | Jane Dalrymple |
School of Nursing and Midwifery
| Advancing Professional Practice / CPD, Advanced Clinical Practice, Rheumatology Practice | Sheila Cunningham - Middlesex University |
| Adult Nursing | Chris Allen - University of Southampton |
| Specialist Community Nursing - District Nursing | Donna Edwards - De Montfort University |
| Specialist Community Public Health Nursing | Cathy Taylor - Swansea University |
| Standalone Level 7 CPD modules | Julie MacDonald - University of Hull |
| Ann Wakefield - University of Manchester |
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
| Doctorate in Pharmacy | Nicola Barnes - University of Portsmouth |
| Biomedical Engineering, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Medical Engineering, MRes Bioengineering | Philip Riches - University of Strathclyde |
| Clinical Pharmacy | Anita Weidmann - Robert Gordon University |
| Clinical Pharmacy Practice | Kat Hall - University of Reading |
| Pharmaceutical Development with Business Management | John Hadfield - University of Salford |
| Research Techniques | Andrew Lamb - Robert Gordon University |
School of Psychology
| Psychology | Christine Broughan - Northumbria University |
School of Social, Political and Global Studies
| Criminology and Criminal Justice | Paul Crawshaw - Teeside University |
| Education | Mary Richardson - University College London |
| Education PGCE Academic Award Primary | Joanne Wright - Southampton University |
| Education PGCE Academic Award Secondary | Mike Bird - University of Chester |
| Education PGCE International | Snezana Lawrence - Middlesex University |
| Higher Education Practice | Rowena Murray - University of the West of Scotland |
| Politics and International Relations | James Ellison - Queen Mary, University of London |
| Philosophy | Gordon Finlayson - University of Sussex |
| Professional Doctorate - Criminology and Criminal Justice | Phil Clements |
| Professional Doctorate - Education | Michael Thomas - Liverpool John Moores University |
| Professional Doctorate - Social Work | Michael Lavalette - Liverpool Hope University |
| MRes Social Science Research Methods | Judith Aldridge - University of Manchester |