Amy Aisha Brown

Amy Aisha Brown

Lecturer in Academic Skills

Summary

As a Lecturer in Academic Skills at the University of Portsmouth London, Amy leads the development and delivery of academic skills support, helping students enhance their learning strategies to succeed in higher education and beyond.

Amy works closely with both students and staff to assess learning needs and create tailored support opportunities. Her commitment to widening participation and inclusivity aligns with the University’s mission to provide life-changing educational experiences for all students. 

Biography

Amy has a background in English language teaching and linguistics and has held numerous roles within higher education. Before joining the University of Portsmouth, she worked in Digital Education for King’s Foundations, King’s College London, where she led the development of digital learning strategies and supported both staff and students in the use of educational technologies. She has also worked at Abertay University, where she had roles in Learning Technology, EAP, and Learner Development, and at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, where she taught Applied Linguistics. 

Throughout her career, Amy has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing student success. She is an advocate for accessible and inclusive education and has recently been exploring the potential of generative AI to act in an assistive capacity, particularly for students who identify as disabled or neurodivergent. In her current role at the University of Portsmouth London, Amy continues to champion inclusive education and explore innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning experiences.

Research interests

  • Academic Skills 

  • Accessibility and inclusion in higher education 

  • Generative AI in education 

Publications

George-Briant, K., & Brown, A. A. (2023, October 17). Generative AI tools (GAITs) in higher education: Advocating for a strategic approach. Association for Learning Technology. https://altc.alt.ac.uk/blog/2023/10/generative-ai-tools-gaits-in-higher-education-advocating-for-a-strategic-approach   

Tagg, C., Seargeant, P., & Brown, A.A. (2017). Taking Offence on Social Media: Conviviality and Communication on Facebook. Palgrave. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56717-4   

Brown, A.A. (2015). A portrait of English and its users in Japanese junior high school textbooks. In C. Suárez Gómez & E. Seoane (Eds.), Englishes Today: Multiple Varieties, Multiple Perspectives (pp. 145-164). Cambridge Scholars Publishing.  

Brown, A.A. (2015). Ethical challenges in research using social media data: Reflections on an ongoing challenge. In K. Woodfield (Ed.), Social Media in Social Research: Blogs on Blurring the Boundaries (Ch.  12). NatCen Social Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/0957926513500396a  

Teaching responsibilities

  • Professional and Academic Skills for Success