Rachel is a project manager at Lund University in Sweden, carrying out a review of the pedagogic aspects of digital education development and the University’s framework for appointments and promotions of academic staff.

Her book, Confident Assessment in Higher Education, is a practical, theory-informed resource for anyone in the higher education sector, offering guidance on contextual assessment design and the teaching that can support this, alongside a deep dive on marking, feedback and common assessment challenges. 

Before moving to Sweden, she worked in UK higher education for over 30 years as an educational developer, with a focus on assessment, open learning, and inclusive practice.