Presenter Profile

Chad McDonald

Session Title(s)

What should high-quality research look like in Learning Development?

Chad McDonald and Alicja Syska

Manchester Metropolitan University and University of Plymouth

Biography

Chad McDonald is a Senior Academic and Study Skills Tutor at Manchester Metropolitan University. Much of his work has focused on supporting students at transition points in higher education, especially in Arts and Humanities disciplines. He was a member of LearnHigher’s working group from 2021 to 2024, and he is the Deputy Chair of ALDinHE’s professional recognition working group. Chad became the Managing Editor for the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education in 2024. He is an Advance HE Senior Fellow (SFHEA) and an ALDinHE Certified Leading Practitioner (CeLP).

Last modified: 13/05/2025