I studied German and German literature at the University of East Anglia, before completing a MA in Women's Studies in 1995 and an MSc in Information Science at City University in 1997. I worked as a researcher from 1997 to 2000, when I was appointed as a lecturer at Manchester Metroplitan University, teaching information and communciations. I joined the University of Brighton in 2001 to teach information and media studies, becoming a Course Leader in 2003, and Head of Division in 2007. In 2009, I joined the Centre for Learning and Teaching to run the PGCert in Learning and Teaching in HE; I became Professional Programmes Lead in 2013 and Assistant Head in 2018.

I currently lead on the initial and continuing professional development provision for academic staff across the University.

My previous research was in the field of library and information science, and I specialised in evaluation research and research into public libraries. Since joining the Centre for Learning and Teaching, I have focused my research interests in assessment and feedback in Higher Education.