Kate Lister

Kate is Head of Academic Professional Development at Arden University, a Researcher in accessibility and inclusion at the Open University, and an expert Associate at Advance HE.

Kate's research focuses on disability, accessibility, equity, inclusion and mental wellbeing in higher education; it encompasses student-facing systems and processes such as disability disclosure; innovative practice in inclusive pedagogy, curricula and assessment; and leadership to facilitate inclusivity and positive change in higher education.

Education

• Doctor of Education - EdD The Open University (2018.05 — 2022.01)
• Master's degree The Open University (2014.02 — 2016.06)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education Trinity College London (2013 — 2014)

Companies

• Associate Dean of EDI Arden University (2023)
• Principal Investigator on Positive Digital Practices The Open University (2021)
• Associate Advance HE (2019)
• Head of Academic Professional Development Arden University (2021 — 2023)
• Lecturer in Education The Open University (2020 — 2021)
• Learning & Teaching Development Manager: Accessibility & Inclusion The Open University (2016 — 2020)
• Lecturer in English Language The Philipp University of Marburg (2010 — 2016)
• Lecturer in English Language and Education The Philipp University of Marburg (2014 — 2015)
• English Teacher Communicative People (2008 — 2010)