Biography
Clair Looby has led a number of programmes including the MAApplied Criminology: Youth and Criminal Justice. A significant part of her career has involvedworking with professional cohorts of students and facilitating the developmentof practice. This knowledge hasdeveloped in part from her practice and academic background in criminaljustice, including her role delivering professional qualifications in probationwork. As such she has a broadpedagogical knowledge and interest in professional development, both at theindividual and institutional levels and the use of formal and informal learningapproaches to improve professional knowledge, competence, and effectiveness.
Clair has played a key role within MDX in the development ofexternal partnerships, including those relating to accreditation services andquality assurance. She has also played aleading role within her school in the development of initiatives, which supportstudents personal and professional development, employability and careers. Some of this work involves the development ofcollaborative partnerships with a range of external organisations, to createopportunities for placements and internships. This work is in alignment with MDXs strategic priorities of‘transforming learning’ and ‘creating impact’ through the development ofstrategic alliances with employers to support innovative and flexible practiceled education. This work also supportsthe development of MDXs civic agenda and the contribution and impact made at acommunity and regional level and helps to foster a culture which supportsinclusivity and diversity.
Education
• Current:Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• BA Hons,PGCert, MA
