Vicky Collins, Associate Professor
I am an Associate Professor for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at the Global Academy. My role primarily is to teach and support international students at the University whose first language is not English both before and during their degrees.
I am passionate about language and education and have never regretted this choice of career which led me to working in six different countries before finally returning to my own. I’ve taught on a range of exciting projects across state and commercial sectors, such as the British Council developed Peacekeeping English Project. These experiences and skills have helped me to connect with the diverse international student body at Reading. Students who would otherwise feel less confident in seminars, light up when you share first-hand insights of their culture or country. What’s more, my colleagues in the Global Academy reflect the diversity of our School with a fusion of backgrounds, interests, ambitions, languages, and qualifications.
