Tsai Lovett

I lead strategic initiatives that enhance curriculum design, digital innovation, and inclusive pedagogy across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. My role involves shaping the academic experience for both students and staff, ensuring that our teaching practices remain forward-thinking, evidence-based, and aligned with sector-wide developments.

My professional background spans commercial, freelance, and artistic sectors, allowing me to bring a diverse and creative professional toolkit into my leadership and teaching. I’ve worked across both further (FE) and higher education (HE).

One of my proudest achievements is developing and leading our Creative Industries department, where I guided the team in building a dual-focused curriculum for both FE and HE. The Specialist Hair and Media Make-up course became the largest at UCB, reflecting our strategic commitment to bridging industry skills gaps and equipping students with the professional competencies needed to thrive in competitive, freelance sectors.

I’m passionate about staying ahead of the curve. I’ve organised conferences showcasing emerging technologies such as VR and robotics, and I’ve led pilots in AI-driven teaching and assessment. Our department’s recognition with the National Virtual Learning Award (Talis Elevate) was a proud moment of mine, highlighting our ability to harness digital tools for inclusive and meaningful engagement.

I serve on the UKAT (United Kingdom Advising and Tutoring Association) Advisory Board, offering strategic insight into student support and sector-wide challenges. I’m also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and mentor colleagues on their own Fellowship journeys.

Much of my academic practice is driven by a commitment to equity in education. My teaching philosophy centres on creativity, inclusivity, and helping students to embrace uncertainty with curiosity and confidence.