Academic Year 2022/23 (updated 17 November 2022)
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 | TBC |
| Business Management & Finance, Economics | Jack Rogers - University of Exeter |
| Economics | Michael Henry - University of Birmingham |
| Human Resource Management | Anastasia Kynighou - Manchester Metropolitan University |
| International Business Management | TBC |
| Marketing | Catherine Ashworh - Leeds Beckett University |
School of Allied Health Professions
| Physiotherapy | Judith Lane - Queen Margaret University |
| Robyn Stiger - Oxford Brookes University | |
| Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) | Alexandra Partner - University of Derby |
| 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 | |
| Paul Evans - University College Dublin | |
| Forensic Science, Forensic Science & Criminology, Forensic & Analytical Investigation | TBC |
| Mark Butler - Teeside University | |
| Physics | Matthew Needham - Edinburgh University |
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
| Computer Science | Dhouha Kbaier - Open 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 | Mark Bylth - University of East Anglia |
| Theodore Voronov - University of Manchester | |
| Robert Wilson - Cardiff University |
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
| Environment and Sustainability, Environmental Science | Simon Kemp - University of Southampton |
| Geology & Geoscience | John Howell - University of Aberdeen |
| Rebecca Williams - University of Hull | |
| Human Geography | Michael Richardson - Newcastle University |
| Physical Geography | Dawn Nicholson - Manchester Metropolitan University |
| Natural Sciences | Susan Crennell - University of Bath |
School of Humanities
| English Literature, English Literature and Creative Writing | Natasha Alden - Aberystwyth University |
| Mary Ann Lund - University of Leicester | |
| Film Studies | Teresa Forde - University of Derby |
| History | Andrew Flack - University of Bristol |
| Christopher Langley - Newman University | |
| Edward Roberts - University of Kent | |
| Liberal Arts | Catherine Packham - University of Sussex |
| 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 Northampton | |
| Daniel Monk - Birkbeck | |
| Lisa Whitehouse - University of Hull | |
| Annalisa Meloni - University of East London |
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 | Ritchie Williamson - University of Bradford |
School of Medicine
| Medicine Year 1 | Clare Guilding - University of Newcastle |
| Mark Tarrant - University of Exeter | |
| Medicine Year 2 | John Broad - Queen Mary University of London |
| Eamon McGreal - Cardiff University | |
| Medicine Year 3 | Carolyn Ann Murray - University of Exeter |
| Serena Tolhurst-Cleaver - University of Manchester | |
| Medicine Year 4 | Matthew James - Liverpool University |
| Andrew Brown - University of York | |
| Medicine Year 5 | Vinod Varughese |
| Andy Cook - Leicester University | |
| Paramedic Science | Sally Thompson - University of Cumbria |
| Public Health | John Reid - University of Chester |
| Social Work | Caroline Lee - Birmingham City University |
School of Nursing and Midwifery
| Midwifery | Margaret Walsh - University of Manchester |
| Adult Nursing | Camille Cronin - University of Essex |
| Nicola Rochnia - University of Huddersfield | |
| Children's Nursing | Julia Robinson - University of Central Lancashire |
| Clinical Practice | Jill Snodin - EdgeHill University |
| Learning Disabilities Nursing | Edward Hyde - The Open University |
| Mental Health Nursing | Richard Mottershead |
| Nursing Associate | Valerie Nixon - University of Worcester |
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
| Cell and Tissue Engineering / Bioengineering (Regenerative Medicine) | Araida Hildalgo-Bastida - Manchester Metropolitan University |
| Pharmacy | Mark Green - University of Bradford |
| Stephanie Myers - University of Sunderland | |
| Tania Webb - De Montfort University | |
| Pharmaceutical Science with Business, Pharmacy | Begona Delgado-Charro - University of Bath |
School of Psychology
| Psychology | Blerina Kellezi - Nottingham Trent University |
| Steve Kelly - University of Strathclyde |
School of Social, Political and Global Studies
| Criminology | Sophia Graca - Canterbury Christ Church University |
| Education | Angela Daly - Liverpool John Moores University |
| International Relations | Patrick Finney - Aberystwyth University |
| International Governance and Public Policy (BFSU) | TBC |
| Philosophy | Gordon Finlayson - University of Sussex |
| Politics | TBC |
| Sociology | TBC |
Harper and Keele Veterinary Social
| Veterinary Medicine and Surgery | Emma Love - University of Bristol |
| Ana Sofia Pereira Do Vale - University College Dublin | |
| Nicola Blackie - Royal Veterinary College | |
| Nina Tomlin - University of Edinburgh |
| Business | Colleen Heaton - Sheffield Hallam University |
| Humanities and Social Science | TBC |
| Science and Health | Karl Herbert - University or Leicester |
| Science and Maths | Karen Vernon-Parry - Sheffield Hallam University |
| English for Academic Purposes | TBC |
| British Sign Language | Catherine McDonald - Nottingham College |
| Chinese | Wendy Che - Oxford University |
| French |
Sandra Salin - Newcastle University |
| German | Thomas Jochum-Critchely - University of York |
| Japanese | Junko Kasai - King's College London |
| Russian | Yuliya Kostyuk - University of Exeter |
| Spanish | Blanca Gonzalez-Valencia - Manchester University |
Keele Business School
| Accounting and Financial Management | Ahmed Derbala - University of Nottingham |
| Banking and Finance, Investment Management | Kent Matthews - Cardiff University |
| Business Analytics | Ruilin Zhu - University of Lancaster |
| Enterprise and Innovation | David Bolton - Swansea University |
| 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 |
| Master of Business Administrations (FT) | Susantha Udagedara - University of Salford |
| Human Resource Management | TBC |
Keele Institute for Innovation and Teaching Excellence
| Higher Education Practice | Peter D'Sena - University of Hertfordshire |
School of Allied Health Professions
| Advanced Physiotherapy | Alex Benham - University of Huddersfield |
| Nicola Snowdon - Sheffield Hallam University | |
| Neuromusculoskeletal Healthcare, Pain Science and Management | TBC |
| Physiotherapy | John Stephens - University of Sunderland |
| Prosthetics and Orthotics | Christine McMonagle - University of Strathclyde |
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
| Analytical Science for Industry / Technical Leadership | Perdita Barran - University of Manchester |
| Chemistry - MRes | William Unsworth - University of York |
| Technical Leadership (Research Scientist Apprenticeship) | Nikola Chmel - University of Warwick |
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
|
Advanced Computer Science |
Simon O'Keefe - University of York |
|
Computer Science |
Ismini Vasileiu - De Montfort University |
|
MSc Computer Science, MSc Computer Science with Data Analytics, MSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (HEP programmes) |
David White - Staffordshire University |
|
Smart Energy Management, AI and Data Science |
Anthony Kleerekoper - Manchester Metropolitan University |
|
Cyber Security |
TBC |
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 |
| Human Geography and Sustainability Research | John Horton - University of Northampton |
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 | Kai Moller - London School of Economics and Political Science |
| International Law | Loveday Hodson - University of Leicester |
| 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) | Jane Hislop - Edinburgh University |
| Clinical Education | Paul Crampton - Hull York Medical School |
| 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 | Robert Monks - Edge Hill University |
| 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 | Karen Coopman - Loughborough University |
| Clinical Pharmacy | Anita Weidmann - Robert Gordon University |
| Clinical Pharmacy Practice | Kat Hall - University of Reading |
| Lindsay Morgan - University of East Anglia | |
| Pharmaceutical Development with Business Management | John Hadfield - University of Salford |
| Research Techniques | Andrew Lamb - Robert Gordon University |
School of Psychology
| Psychology | Tessa Webb - University of Leicester |
School of Social, Political and Global Studies
| Criminology and Criminal Justice | Paul Crawshaw - Teeside University |
| Education | Joseph Gazdula - University of Bolton |
| 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, International Diplomacy | Matthew Ford - University of Sussex |
| 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 |