Gary Hill is currently Head of Department: Computing & Immersive Technologies at the University of Northampton, School of Science & Technology (UK).
Qualifications
- MPhil, Computer Assisted Learning – Structural Analysis & Design, Loughborough University, 1998
- MSc, Computer Science, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 2001
- PGCE, University of Greenwich (Garnett College) London, 1986
- BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering (Numerical Analysis) Swansea University, 1985
Employment
- Head of Department: Computing & Immersive Technologies, University of Northampton, 2011-present
- Head of Computing & Immersive Technologies, University of Northampton, 2002- 2011
- Acting Associate Dean (Operations) University of Northampton, 2008.
- Principal Lecturer, University of Northampton, 1992-2002
- Senior Lecturer, University of Northampton, 1989-1992
- Lecturer II, University of Northampton, 1987-1989
- Lecturer II, Computing & Civil Engineering, Thames Valley University, 1986-1987
External Examiner
- MSc Enterprise Application Development, BSc/BEng Software Engineering, Sheffield Hallam University at SLIIT, Sri Lanka (2014-2018)
- BSc Computer Science, University of Derby including: Mediterranean College (Athens & Thessaloniki, Greece) (2014-2018)
- MSc Computer Science at University of Hertfordshire IST Athens (2011-2015)
- BSc Multimedia Technologies, Islington College, Kathmandu, Nepal (2011-2012)
- BSc, FDSc Digital Solutions, Interactive Multimedia, Multimedia, Multimedia Technology & Applications at London Metropolitan University (2008-2012)
- MSc Computing, Internet Technology and e-Commerce, Internet Technology, Distributed Computing Systems, Computer Systems and Networking, Data Warehousing and Data Mining, Enterprise Software Engineering, Mobile Computing and Communications courses at University of Greenwich (2006-2011)
- BSc Computing, Software Engineering, Computer Games Development, Multimedia Games Development at University of Central Lancashire (2004-2009)
- BSc Computing courses at Shenzhen University, Guangdong, China (2005-2009)
- BSc Computing courses at UDA (Spengergasse, Vienna & Leonding, Linz) Austria (2005-2009)
- BSc Computing, Computer Network Technology, Systems Management, Information Systems Design at DEI (Thessaloniki) Greece (2007-2009)
- Foundation Year at South Bank University (1998-2002)
- HND/C at Buckinghamshire New University (1998-2002)
- HNC at East Berkshire College (2001-2002)
External Advisor
- External Review Panel Member for Undergraduate/Postgraduate Computing, Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Sciences, University of Staffordshire (04/2013)
- External Review Panel Member for the Field of UG Computing, School of Computer Science & Technology, University of Bedfordshire (09/2012)
- Department for Education, Level 3 (A Level/Vocational) Qualification Reform – Roundtable Discussion – Specialist Vocational Focus Group, Sanctuary Buildings, London, (06/2012)
- External Review Panel Member for the Field of Undergraduate (UG) Computing, School of Computer Science & Technology, University of Bedfordshire (09/2009)
- External Validation Advisor for Franchise of BSc (Hons) Computing, BSc (Hons) Computing (Multimedia), BSc (Hons) Computing Network Technology to DEI Bachelor and Masters Degrees, Thessaloniki, Greece (05/2007)
- External Validation Advisor for the BSc Computing by Distance Learning at the University of East London (05/2006)
- External Validation Advisor for Franchise of BSc Computing courses at UDA (Spengergasse, Vienna & Leonding, Linz) Austria (06/2005)
University Committees/Offices
- Academic Quality and Standards Committee (AQSC) 2013-2014
- Academic Audit and Review Committee (AARC) 2013- 2014
- Senior Admissions Tutor (2008-present)
- Mitigating Circumstances Panel (Chair/Member)
- Examination Boards (Chair/Member)
- Examination Boards (Chair/Member)
- E-Strategy Steering Group (2006-2011)
- Course Validation Panels (Chair/Member)
- Lifelong Learning Committee (2006-2008)
- External Examiners’ Committee (School Representative 2003-2009)
- Committee for Taught Programmes (School Representative 2004-2006)
School Committees
- School Executive Team (SET)
- International School Executive Team
- School Management Group (SMG)
- School Health & Safety
- Quality Standards & Enhancement Committee (QSEC)
- School Student Experience Committee (SSEC)
Professional Membership and Advisory Bodies
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
- Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS)
- Chartered IT Professional (CITP)
- Northampton Branch Committee Member of the British Computer Society (BCS) – Education Liaison Officer (2009-present).
- Council of Professors and Heads of Computing (CPHC)
