Find out more about our team of data and digital education experts. Our team is led by Professor Judy Robertson, Chair of Digital Learning and complemented by mix of academic colleagues, qualified teachers and STEM professionals. We aim to bring together education and technology expertise in education, industry and local government.
Professor Judy Robertson
Chair in Digital Learning, University of Edinburgh
Phone: 0131 651 6249
judy.robertson@ed.ac.ukBased in Moray House School of Education and Sport and the School of Informatics, my work focuses on how technology can help to solve thorny real world problems.
Dr Serdar Abaci
Lecturer in Digital and Data Literacies
Serdar.Abaci@ed.ac.ukSerdar Abaci is working with the Data Education in Schools project to develop a course on Digital Literacy. His research interests include data and digital literacies, formative assessment and feedback, online learning, and evaluation of teaching and learning technologies.
Kate Farrell
Director of Curriculum Development and Professional Learning
kate.farrell@ed.ac.ukKate leads the development of data science and data literacy resources and professional learning opportunities.
Angela Hunter
Centre Administrator
Phone: 0131 651 6243
angela.hunter@ed.ac.ukAngie is the Administrator for the Centre for Research in Digital Education based at Moray House School of Education and Sport.
Tommy Lawson
Schools Technology Advisor
tommy.lawson@ed.ac.ukA Digital Learning Specialist with many years experience in schools and Education Authorities, working between data education and technology teams in the University of Edinburgh.
Jo Spiller
Non-Academic Programme Director
Jo.Spiller@ed.ac.ukI am responsible for the operational and strategic development of the programme.
Claire Sowton
Communications Manager
Phone: 0131 651 6548
claire.sowton@ed.ac.ukI look after the various communications channels of the Data Education in Schools project.
Craig Steele
Digital Skills Consultant
cr@igsteele.comCraig Steele is an educator, published author and creative technologist, who helps people develop digital skills in a fun and creative environment.
Dr Jasmeen Kanwal
Project Officer
jasmeen.kanwal@ed.ac.ukJasmeen is Project Officer on the Data Education in Schools team, focusing on curriculum development and professional learning.