Dr Nick Mount has been appointed the new Academic Director for University of Nottingham Online (UoNO).

In his previous role as Digital Learning Director, Nick led digitally enhanced teaching in the Faculty of Social Sciences and played a central role in delivering online content and learning design toolkits to support the university’s transition to online teaching in response to Covid-19. Nick is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is a double Lord Dearing Award winner.

Working with colleagues across the university to design and deliver best-in-class online learning experiences is at the core of Nick’s new role.

He will oversee the University of Nottingham Online learning design process and its translation into a portfolio of consistent, high-quality online learning courses that deliver the levels of learner engagement and interaction that the market demands.

Nick’s research expertise in informatics will support the delivery of a new online learning platform for University of Nottingham Online that implements state-of-the-art content standards and is underpinned by enhanced learner analytics.

Dr. Nick Mount

Nick said: “This is an exciting time for the university as we work to build our portfolio of online courses and reach a new audience of learners across the world. University of Nottingham Online supports the university’s long-term sustainability goals and I’m looking forward to working with colleagues across the university to help achieve this.”