Professor Nick BrewerFRSB FHEA MRSC

I am a Professor of Biochemistry Education in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee. I am also the School Programme Lead for the Associate Student Pathway. At University Level I am the Assistant Vice-Principal (Education) and the University Lead for FE College Articulation. 

I am Yorkshire born and bred, originally from Halifax in West Yorkshire. I studied Chemistry at The University of Leeds for my undergraduate degree and the University of Manchester for my PhD in Physical Chemistry. My specialism is Physical and Inorganic Chemistry as applied to Biology. I have a particular interest in Thermodynamics and Chemical/Enzyme Kinetics.

I am especially interested in enhancing the student experience with a particular emphasis on widening participation. I am enthusiastic about enhancing students practical skills, especially project work. I am keen to engage and encourage students from day one of their university journey to design their own experiments. 

Before I came to the University of Dundee, I taught at Bradford College. I tutored students from non-traditional backgrounds and initially, they were low in confidence but as the weeks and months progressed, they began to develop into confident, capable scientists. My experience at Bradford College made me determined to pursue a career in Education. I strongly believe that as many people in our society as possible should have the opportunity to come to university.

• BSc Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry from Leeds University
• MSc in Petrochemicals and Hydrocarbon Chemistry from Manchester University
• PhD in Physical Chemistry from Manchester University
• Previously a Lecturer at Bradford College in Chemistry, Physics and Maths

Awards and affiliations

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry