Dr. Suzanne Mccallum

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Suzanne McCallum is a Senior Lecturer in Accountancy at the University of Glasgow and currently serves as the Associate Head of Accounting and Finance. Her focus on Learning and Teaching is supported by extensive experience in scholarship and leadership, aimed at facilitating students' lifelong learning journeys. As a qualified Chartered Accountant, Suzanne utilizes her background and network of contacts to enhance authentic learning experiences. Her research interests emphasize innovative assessment methods that foster critical thinking in both quantitative and qualitative educational contexts. She employs a variety of scaffolded formative assessment activities to encourage student agency and independence in learning. Suzanne has been recognized with the 2024 Distinctive Approaches to Teaching and Assessment award from the British Accounting and Finance Association. She has also received multiple nominations and awards for her teaching excellence, including being a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Suzanne holds a first-class honours degree in statistics from the University of Glasgow and has held various roles in the industry before joining academia. Her educational pursuits include a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, reflecting her commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow

Senior Lecturer in Accountancy and Associate Head of Accounting and Finance, focusing on Learning and Teaching, and fostering critical thinking skills.

Awards

#2024

Distinctive Approaches to Teaching and Assessment

#2015

University of Glasgow Student Teaching Award for Best Adviser of Studies

#2022

University of Glasgow Student Teaching Award for Best Focus on Feedback

Courses

Financial Accounting 1 Financial Accounting 2 Business Statistics 2 Advanced Financial Accounting Auditing International Financial Accounting Advanced International Corporate Reporting MBA Financial Analysis Decision Making