Profile
Alison Shaw
International Advisory Board member
Professor of Practice for Inclusive Learning, Centre for Ageing and Equalities, Newcastle University
Alison has enjoyed a long and varied career in the English education system. She is Vice-President of the National Foundation for Education Research (NFER). NFER is the leading independent provider of education research and insights. Alison is also the Founder of North East Futures UTC.
Alison studied Modern Foreign Languages to postgraduate level at the University of Leeds. She also did her PGCE at Leeds.
She has occupied senior roles in several secondary schools in England, 11 years as headteacher. She specialised in shaping and growing curricula. Combining academic rigour with real-world experience and relevance.
Currently, Alison is working at the interface between education and business. Alison's work involves:
- University colleagues
- global businesses
- SMEs
This is to enhance progression for students through their education. As well as equipping them with skills to make informed, future-facing decisions about their entry into a dynamic labour market.
She is particularly interested in the way the digital sector affects human experience. Alison's also interested in the future of work and the workplace.
Alison supports and advises businesses and charities and is a mentor to several entrepreneurs.
Alison was the 2018 Goldman Visiting Professor in Innovation and Enterprise.