Miranda Spicer

    Overview

    Profile summary

    ADA Associate Head of School, Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity MA Publishing 
    Programme Lead Lecturer in Publishing: MA Communication Design, BA English with Publishing
    School of Art, Design & Architecture | Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business

    Professional memberships

    Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

    Roles on external bodies

    External Examiner, MA Publishing, University College London. Advance HE Aurora Women's Leadership Programme Mentor.  UoP Representative for the APE.

    Teaching interests

    Student employability and challenges in all areas of publishing.Independent publishing v mainstream conglomerates.
    Programme writing and development.
    Since 2005, Miranda has taught on University of Plymouth's MA Publishing. She wrote the BA Publishing course, which launched in 2017.
    2012–2013 Tutor at Plymouth University International College for Pre-Master's Interactive Learning Skills and Critical Thinking. 
    2021 External Advisor to MA Publishing, LCC, University of the Arts London. 2023 External Examiner, MA Publishing, University College London.

    Additional information

    With a childhood spent mostly in South East Asia, Miranda has travelled extensively. She lives South Devon.

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 4 - Quality Education
    • SDG 5 - Gender Equality