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Dr Philip Denton

Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences

Faculty of Science

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As Associate Dean (Education and Student Experience) for the Faculty of Science, Phil oversees innovation, implementation, and monitoring in respect of the University's Education and Student Experience Plan 2023-2030. As a Principal Lecturer in Physical Chemistry, Phil contributes to BSc Chemistry, BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences, MPharm Pharmacy, and on Level 3 of all School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (PBS) programmes with a Foundation year. He was awarded an LJMU Individual Teaching Award in 2013 and has been shortlisted three times for a JMSU amazing Teacher Award (2015, 2017, 2020). A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) for many years, Phil was accorded a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) in 2014 and a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) by AdvanceHE in 2019.

Phil’s early research work investigated the relationship between molecular structure and reactivity, with a particular interest in association and enzyme-mediated reactions. In his current research, he has explored students' experiences of feedback and has evaluated novel teaching-related software. Inspired by chemistry, he has developed the 'flame metaphor' for feedback that advocates the return developmental and accessible performance information to students (fuel) within a curricular atmosphere (oxygen) that provides timely opportunities to use this information. However, only if students are assessment literate (ignition) will information illuminate, and regular opportunities to develop associated skills and attributes must be provided.

Degrees

2001, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, PGCert (LTHE)
1995, University of Manchester, United Kingdom, PGCE Chemistry
1994, University of East Anglia, United Kingdom, PhD
1991, University of East Anglia, United Kingdom, BSc Chemistry (First Class)

Certifications

2014, Higher Education Academy (HEA), Senior Fellowship
2002, Higher Education Academy (HEA), Fellowship

Academic appointments

Associate Dean (Education and Student Experience), Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University, 2022 - present
EDI Champion, Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University, 2019 - 2022
Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University, 2013 - 2022
Principal Lecturer in Physical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Chemistry, Liverpool John Moores University, 2005 - present
Faculty Learning Development Manager, Faculty of Science, Liverpool John Moores University, 2003 - 2013
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Chemistry, Liverpool John Moores University, 1998 - 2004

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