Dr. Moyra Boland

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Biography

Prior to joining the University of Glasgow, Moyra Boland taught drama in primary and secondary schools in Glasgow. She worked with Scottish Opera in youth programs, directing plays for young people. With experience in community theatre, she has led large-scale projects involving community members ranging from ages 5 to 85. Additionally, she contributed regularly to TV and radio Youth Programmes and was involved in Current Affairs programming. Moyra served as the Deputy Head of the School of Education, where she was responsible for the strategic leadership of the school, including the development of undergraduate education and renowned teacher education programs. In her current role as Dean of Global Engagement, she focuses on establishing priorities and enhancing support for strategic internationalization initiatives, and promoting academic business development. Her research interests include Interdisciplinary Learning, Drama Education, the School Experience Partnership Model, Leadership, Creativity, and Practitioner Inquiry, particularly in relation to early-phase teacher education.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean of Global Engagement

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Responsible for establishing priorities and facilitating decisions to enhance support for strategic internationalisation initiatives.

Deputy Head

2015-01-01 — 2017-12-31

School of Education, University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Oversaw strategic leadership of the school, focusing on undergraduate provision and development of teacher education programs.