Mathilde Roger is an Associate Professor at Durham University (UK) in the Department of Biosciences. Over the last few years, Mathilde has developed a special interest in students' self-regulated learning and inclusive and accessible Teaching, Learning and Assessment. She is exploring new strategies for authentic assessment, such as promoting the importance of formative coursework and the value of peer- and self-feedback. Mathilde is also investigating how digital tools can enhance accessibility and inclusivity and promote student learning. Mathilde is currently developing a student-led feedback e-journal to encourage students to engage and reflect on their feedback at the programme level.

Dr Katie Chicot is a Senior Lecturer, Staff tutor in Mathematics and Statistics at the Open University. This involves working with students, tutors and creating materials. Her work at the OU involves the foundational module ‘Discovering Mathematics’, where over 2000 adults are re-introduced to school level mathematics every year.

Alongside her OU role Katie is the CEO of MathsWorldUK whose aim is to create the UK’s first National Mathematics Discovery Centre. In 2021 MathsWorldUK launched MathsCity, a small hands-on maths centre in Trinity Leeds shopping mall. Katie is currently the Chair of the European Mathematical Society Public Outreach and Engagement committee and is on the governing body of the International Day of Mathematics. 

Clair is an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) consultant with international experience, collaborating with nurseries, schools, government agencies, and NGOs. She specializes in school improvement, curriculum development, training, and implementing sustainable practices to raise standards and positively impact the lives of young children.

Passionate about the outdoors, Clair advocates for nature-based learning and believes in the positive effects nature has on children’s development and well-being. She is committed to helping urban settings create opportunities for children to connect with the natural world.

Lucia Rapanotti is Professor of Digital Innovation at The Open University UK, a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT, and a Senior Fellow of Advance HE, the UK Higher Education Academy. Holding a Doctorate in Computer Science, she is an internationally recognised academic author, known for her contributions to advanced design theories and practices in systems engineering and organisational change. Her innovative curriculum and pedagogical approaches have enabled thousands of Computing students to succeed.