Speakers

Sarah is a global education leader who challenges traditional modes of delivery to drive accessible and transformative practice-led curriculum. She has a particular focus on the influence of AI and emerging technologies to look at new models of learning and the application in different educational settings. 

In her capacity as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education at Southampton Solent University, Sarah leads the strategy for learning, teaching, quality and enhancement. She drives growth and excellence across a TEF Triple Gold institution recognised for outstanding student experience and outcomes.

With a global reputation for digital transformation and technology-enhanced learning, Sarah has collaborated with Apple and Google, implemented a university-wide digital strategy, and co-created an AI certification bridging academia and industry. Her leadership has delivered measurable improvements in student experience, academic support, and feedback quality, consistently outperforming sector averages.

As a Professor of Education Innovation and a Chartered Manager, Sarah remains driven by one goal: to disrupt, innovate, and empower students and institutions to thrive in the digital age.