Tutor Profiles
Name:
Mujahid Muhammad
Teaching on:
Foundation Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Professional qualifications:
BEng Computer Engineering
MSc Telecommunication Engineering
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
PhD Computing (pending)
Nationality:
Nigerian
Professional background:
I started my career as a lecturer at University of Ilorin, Nigeria, then worked as a visiting lecturer at University of Bedfordshire, UK, before moving to Birmingham City University. In all, I was engaged in teaching and research activities in modules related to Computer Networks, Wireless Communication and Network Security.
Greatest career achievement to date:
Becoming an Engineer and creating innovative ideas in my field.
Teaching style:
Collaborative and interactive. Creating an enabling learning environment for students, and demonstrating ideas using real-life scenarios and unfolding events.
Related programmes at BCUIC:
Undergraduate pathway in Built Environment
Undergraduate pathway in Computing, Networking and Games Technology
Undergraduate pathway in Engineering
Postgraduate pathway in Built Environment
Name:
Karen Parker
Teaching on:
Foundation, First Year and Pre-Master’s Law
Professional qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Chemistry
Practising Barrister at Law
Nationality:
British, but born in Brazil and grew up in Hong Kong
Professional background:
I qualified as a nurse after leaving school, and then studied Science at university before working for 15 years as an industrial chemist. I then did a conversion course to become a barrister. I had tenancy in chambers in Portsmouth between 2004 and 2013 and became a direct access barrister in 2013.
Greatest career achievement to date:
Becoming a practising barrister!
Teaching style:
I tell students about the real cases I’ve worked on, so it’s a living subject – not a textbook one. I guide the students to research current cases for themselves and support them to develop their own legal skillset.
Related programmes at BCUIC:
Name:
John Reynolds
Teaching on:
Foundation, First Year and Pre-Master’s Business and Management
Professional qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Economics & Geography
MBA
Nationality:
British
Professional background:
I’ve been a Wolverhampton City Councillor since 1998, and am a Cabinet Member for City Economy. I taught teacher training for 10 years and have lectured in Business and Economics for over 20 years.
Greatest career achievement to date:
My involvement in securing the Jaguar Land Rover engine plant for Wolverhampton.
Teaching style:
Informative, informal and interactive. I try to use real-life examples where possible as a basis for discussion, and I encourage students to volunteer their own ideas.
Related programmes at BCUIC:
Undergraduate pathway in Business
Postgraduate pathway in Business and Management
Name:
Bismark Bediako
Teaching on:
Foundation, First Year and Pre-Master’s Engineering, Technology and Built Environment
Professional qualifications:
BEd (Hons) Science
MSc Banking & Finance
Associate Fellow, soon to be a Teaching Fellow
Nationality:
Ghanaian
Professional background:
I’ve been teaching for 15 years, with my specialist subjects being maths and physics. I’ve lectured at various universities throughout my career.
Greatest career achievement to date:
When I worked as a visiting lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton.
Teaching style:
Interactive and collaborative. I encourage students to share their ideas with each other.
Related programmes at BCUIC:
Undergraduate pathway in Built Environment
Undergraduate pathway in Engineering
Undergraduate pathway in Film and Technology
Postgraduate pathway in Built Environment