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Dr Michaela Higginson
EdD, MA,PGCHE, DMS, DIP COT

SENIOR LECTURER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
School of AHPs and Nursing

Professional Activities

Current external professional activity includes:-
Brain Charity, Steering Group Member, Children in Need Project ‘Brain Changer’ – 2019 to date
Constance Owens Charity, Trustee – 2017 to date
Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Programme Accreditor - appointed Aug 2009 (ongoing)
Heath Educator England, Centre for Advancing Practice, Programme Accreditor - appointed February 2022 (ongoing)

in addition I am a highly experienced External Examiner

Examination Roles

  • Queen Margaret University College (Scotland), BSc (UG, 2010)
  • Cardiff University (Wales), BSc (UG, 2003)

Professional Body Memberships

  • Higher Education Academy (Member)
  • Institute of Learning and Teaching (Member)
  • British Association of Occuaptional Therapists (Member)
  • Health Professions Council (Registrant)

Other Administrative or Committee Roles

  • Directorate Examinations Officer; A member of the School's Examination Officer's Working Group; Peer Reviewer; Periodic Reviewer.