Dr Shirley Atkinson

About me:

Dr Shirley Atkinson is Associate Professor at the University of Exeter, where she contributes to teaching, research, and academic leadership within the University of Exeter Business School and the wider ESE faculty.  She currently holds the role of Faculty Director for Data Science and AI Education.

Shirley has a strong commitment to inclusive and innovative pedagogy, Shirley plays a key role in curriculum development and mentorship, supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate students through her role as Director of Taught Programmes within UEBS.   Shirley has been teaching databases and coding since 2005 and delivers content using Microsoft SQL Server, Docker, C#, JavaScript and other coding languages. She has led modules on API database development, web development and project management.

Shirley is a Senior Fellow of the HEA and has led the Computing At School (CAS) South West Regional centre along with the Regional Delivery Partner for the National Computing Centre for Education (NCCE).

Whilst her job family is E&S, Shirley maintains a hand in research supervising PhD students exploring issues around coercive control, IoT and the impact of modern technology on vulnerable adults.  

Interests:

• Pedagogy for programming
• Authentic assessment considering impact of AI on learning
• Involved in e-safety for young people with a special focus on peer education.
• Impact of technology on Domestic Abuse Survivors and Teenagers