Key details
Liting Tan
Teaching Fellow in Project Management
Liting Tan is a dedicated teaching fellow at the University of Greenwich (UoG) who brings a passion for transformative education and a commitment to student success in her role. Nominated for the Rising Star and Star of the Future awards at the Greenwich Business School (GBS) Staff Awards in 2023 and 2022 and for the Inspirational Teaching and Outstanding Personal Tutor awards at the UoG Student-Led Teaching Awards in 2021, Liting has consistently demonstrated excellence in her field.
In her position as the link tutor for the partnership between GBS and UoG International College (UGIC) and Oxford International London Centre (OLIC) at UoG, Liting plays a crucial role in bridging educational communities. Her leadership extends to serving as the module leader for several undergraduate modules and acting as the interim programme leader for BA Business Studies. Her innovative approaches in these roles have significantly enhanced student engagement and academic performance.
Liting’s contributions to curriculum development are particularly notable. As a team member that developed the MSc Business Analytics programme, she has helped shape a cutting-edge curriculum. Her co-creation and design of a level 6 online module have been instrumental in guiding students in their academic, career, and personal development journeys, receiving commendable feedback for its impact.
Active in fostering inclusive and supportive networks, Liting is a steering group member of the GBS New Staff Network and an engaged participant in the University Women’s Network and BAME Staff Network. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in her every endeavour.
Beyond her immediate roles, Liting is a member of the Scholarship Excellence in Business Education (SEBE) group and the Networks and Urban Systems Centre (NUSC). Her involvement in research projects, focusing on student engagement and sense of belonging, and studies on student performance have reflected her dedication to improving the educational experience.
Responsibilities within the university
- Business School link tutor for Oxford International London Centre
- Business School link tutor for University of Greenwich International College
- Module leader and international moderator for level 6 Strategy for Managers module.
- Module leader and international moderator for level 4 Introduction to Finance for Business module.
- Undergraduate Dissertation Supervisor
Awards
- Nominated for the Rising Star in the Business School Staff Awards at Greenwich (2023)
- Nominated for the Star of the Future at the Greenwich Business School Staff Awards (2022)
- Nominated for the Inspirational Teaching at the Student Led Teaching Awards (2021)
- Nominated for the Outstanding Personal Tutor award at the Student Led Teaching Awards (2021)
Recognition
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE)
Research / Scholarly interests
- Management and Leadership
- Pedagogy in Higher Education
Key funded projects
Co-Investigator (2k) - Impact Development Fund + Networks and Urban Systems Centre fund, University of Greenwich: “Examining the role of technology in promoting student belonging and engagement”. (2023)
Presentations
De Vita, K., Wang, M., Tan, L., von Schomberg, L., and Lawlor-Morrison, N. (accepted for publication – publication in 2024)“The influence of technology on student engagement and belonging: A study of Chinese students in the UK” in Marginson, S. and Zuoyu, Z. (eds.) Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: A practical textbook for education practitioners. Springer.