Wendy Johnston
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Faculty of Science
Email: W.Johnston@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 231 5491
Wendy Johnston is a Senior Lecturer in Food Studies. Passionate about bringing teaching and learning to life to maximise the student experience, Wendy is committed to implementing innovative, active learning techniques, creating authentic learning environments and developing external partnerships and collaborations.
Wendy was recognised as a National Teaching Fellow in 2015 and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
In 2012 Wendy was awarded the LJMU Individual Excellence Award for making an outstanding impact on the student learning experience through her work developing collaborative partnerships. In 2014 Wendy was further recognised by LJMU and awarded ‘The Vice Chancellors Award for Excellence in Teaching Innovation’ for making an outstanding contribution to teaching and learning. In 2022 Wendy was awarded a Faculty of Science Teaching Award.
Wendy is a member of the International Federation of National Teaching Fellows(IFNTF), a member of the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) and a member of the Active Learning Network, which is a collaborative platform showcasing active learning projects and research, nationally and internationally. Wendy has completed Aurora which is Advance HE's leadership development initiative for women.
Wendy has diverse research interests which include the use of active learning technologies to enhance teaching and learning, the sustainability of the food chain and the use of future technology including the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve food and nutrition.
Degrees
2019, Liverpool John Moores university, United Kingdom, MA Advanced Educational Practice, Education
1986, Liverpool Polytechnic, United Kingdom, BA Home Economics with Commendation
Academic appointments
Programme Leader Food Development and Nutrition, Liverpool John Moores University, 2012 - 2020
Senior Lecturer Food Studies, Liverpool John Moores University, 2007 - 2020
Postgraduate training
Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning, United Kingdom, LJMU, ? - 2008
Highlighted publications
Matheson R, Brown S, Johnston W. Transition :in through and out of university
Chapters
Johnston W. 2022. Learning by mistake: the role of humour in active learning 100 ideas for active learning . Sussex DOI Publisher Url
Johnston W. 2022. Everyone’s a winner: developing mutually beneficial partnerships 100 ideas for Active learning Open Press. Sussex DOI Publisher Url
Matheson R, Brown S, Johnston W. Transition :in through and out of university
Johnston W. From physical to virtual: the emergence of an authentic work-related experience Betts T, Oprani P. From lab to laptop Case studies in teaching practical subjects on line University of Sussex DOI Publisher Url
Conference publication
Johnston W. Teaching and Learning Conference Teaching and Learning Conference
Johnston W, Mountfield M. An appetite for change; authentic learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom 5th International Active Learning Conference - Moving forward with confidence’
Starkey S, Johnston W. Moving forward with university walking classrooms: Is there potential to maximise engagement, academic outcomes and holistic health in students? 5th International Active Learning Conference - Moving forward with confidence
Starkey S, Johnston W. University walking classrooms: is there potential to maximise engagement, academic outcomes and holistic health in students? LJMU Student at the Heart Conferene
Johnston W, Coney K, Richardson K, Philipson S. Igniting aspirations: hackathons paving the way to incurriculum workbased learning initiatives Students at the Heart Conference DOI
Johnston W, Anderson D. “Hello, is it me you’re looking for?” preparing students for networking through assessed work-based learning (WBL) Students at the Heart of conference DOI
Johnston W, Smith N. Developing hybrid work-based learning placements to transform the university experience Students at the Heart of Conference DOI
Highlighted activities
External collaboration:
Meyer Prestige, Linda Jones. 2014
Professional activities
Conference organisation:
SEDA Spring Conference 2025, LJMU conference organiser. 2025
SEDA Spring Conference 2024 The changing face of educational development in HE – Educational Developers in 2024, conference organiser. 2024
2nd ALN Global Festival of Active Learning, Committee member. 2021
Award:
Faculty of HITS Teaching and Student Support Awards 2025 Commended within Category 2: Academic Practice, LJMU Faculty of HITS. 2025
Faculty of Science Teaching Award, LJMU. 2022
Faculty of Science Teaching Award, LJMU Faculty of Science. 2021
Vice Chancellors Awards for Excellence in Teaching innovation, LJMU. 2014
LJMU Excellence Award Recognition of Distinction in Teaching, LJMU. 2012
Post Graduate Certificate in teaching and Learnig. 2008
Conference presentation:
Curriculum design to enhance student wellbeing, SEDA Spring Conference 2024 -The changing face of educational development in HE – Educational Developers in 2024, LJMU, oral. 2024
An appetite for change; authentic learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom, 5th International Active Learning Conference: Moving forward with confidence, Coventry University, Oral presentation. 2022
Moving forward with university walking classrooms: Is there potential to maximise engagement, academic outcomes and holistic health in students?, 5th International Active Learning Conference: Moving forward with confidence, Coventry university, Oral presentation. 2022
University walking classrooms: is there potential to maximise engagement, academic outcomes and holistic health in students?, Students at the Heart of, Liverpool John Moores university, Oral presentation. 2022
Developing hybrid work-based learning placements to transform the university experience, Students at the Heart conference, Liverpool John Moores university, Oral presentation. 2022
Nutrition post 16, 2021 Food Teachers Centre Conference, Lu Ban Liverpool, Oral presentation. 2021
Food Science, COVID, and a recipe for change, Oxford Brookes School of Education Conference 2021 : Theorising the Virtual, Oxford Brookes University (virtual), Oral presentation. 2021
From physical to virtual, the emergence of a virtual work related learning experience, Oxford Brookes School of Education Conference 2021 : Theorising the Virtual, Oxford Brookes university (virtual), Oral presentation. 2021
Industrial connections:
Baker and Baker. 2022
Kendal College. 2022
HG Revolution. 2021
Lu Ban. 2021
Lu Ban, Collaboration, https://luban.org.uk/. 2021
Greencore Foods. 2014
H&A bottling. 2014
Kenwood, Lisa Scudamore. 2014
Lakeland, Wendy Miranda. 2014
Renshaws, Diane Lunt. 2014
Senoble, Andy Laird. 2014
Howdens, Glen Isaacs. 2013
Lakeland Limited. 2012
Meyer Prestige. 2012
Howdens, Glen Isaacs. 2012
Kenwood. 2012
SKA events. 2011
Hagelin, Jon Byrne. 2011
Russell Hobbs, Consultancy work Recipe development Appliance development Links with work related learning placements. 2011
Senoble, Andrew Laird. 2011
Vitaflow, guest speaker and placement provider. 2011
GDHA, Visits to factory and showroom To keep appliance knowledge updated and enhance teaching and learning on food related modules. 2010
Hilton Liverpool, work related learning placements. 2010
Hope Valley primary School, enterprise activities. 2010
Renshaws. 2010
St Anns primary school, Enterprise activities. 2010
Uncle Roys Comestibles, Food product development module. 2010
Compass catering, work related learning projects. 2009
Liverpool Community College, Enterprise projects. 2009
Morphy Richards, Refurbishment of the Food Academy Appliance testing. 2009
Renshaws, Enterprise activities including team building events and school activities. 2009
Howdens. 2008
Howdens, continual refurbishment of the Food Academy currently estimated at > £750,000 Appliance testing and evaluation Establishment of links with education and industry. 2008
Broadgreen school, Enterprise projects.
Roquette, Rebecca Norris Small.
Membership of professional bodies:
Member, International Federation of National Teaching Fellows (IFNTF), https://www.ifntf.org/. 2022
Member, SEDA, https://www.seda.ac.uk/. 2021
Aurora, AdvanceHE. 2017
Member, International Federation of Home Economics. 2007
External collaboration:
Kendal College, Richard Axford. 2022
Lu Ban, Mike Mounfield. 2021
Meyer Prestige, Linda Jones. 2014
Roquette, Rebecca Norris Small. 2014
Howdens, Glen Isaacs. 2014
Liverpool Food Festival, SK events. 2014
Liverpool Cheese Company, Vickie Anderson. 2013
Howdens, Glen Isaacs. 2013
Liverpool Food Festival, SKA events. 2013
Howdens, Glen Isaacs. 2012
Liverpool Food Festival, SKA events. 2012
Howdens, Glen Isaacs. 2011
Liverpool Food and drink Festival, SKA events. 2011
Senoble, Andrew laird. 2011
Hotel Chocolate, Kiri Kalenko. 2010
Liverpool Community College, Head teacher. 2010
Renshaws, Diane Lunt. 2010
St Margarets Secondary school, Nuala Williams. 2010
Howdens, Glen Isaacs. 2008
External committees:
Active learning network, Active Learning, Member, https://activelearningnetwork.com/. 2021
Editorial boards:
Active learning - 100 ideas for active learning, Editor Peer reviewer. 2021
Fellowships:
Associate Fellow, SEDA. 2019
Senior Fellow, The Higher Education Academy. 2016
National Teaching Fellow, The Higher Education Academy. 2015
Fellow of the HEA, HEA. 2008
Fellow of the Royal Society of health, Royal Society of Health.
Teaching qualification:
MA Advanced Educational Practice. 2019
Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning. 2008
Other invited event:
External Examiner, Dublin University, External Examiner. 2014
External examiner, Ulster University, External examiner. 2013