Series 2, Episode 4 | Talking Teaching & Scholarship with Melanie Currie, Deputy Dean of the Nottingham Business School

In this episode, Dr Kathy Charles is in conversation with Melanie Currie, Deputy Dean of the Nottingham Business School at NTU, about her 25‑year journey at NTU, from hourly paid lecturer to senior leader. Melanie reflects on leadership shaped by problem‑solving, technology, and people, highlighting projects like ACE (Assessing Class Engagement) to boost student engagement. She emphasises values‑led, collaborative leadership, continuous improvement, nurturing others’ potential, and creating inclusive, engaging educational communities.