James Derounian
University of Gloucestershire

James Derounian is a National Teaching Fellow and Principal Lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire. James teaching and action research interests relate to active and blended learning approaches, local governance, rural social issues and community engagement. He is an experienced external examiner - currently for the National University of Irelands BSc in rural development. James has undertaken consultancies for international (Romanian Historic Monuments Commission), national (Carnegie UK Trust) and local (Oxfordshire Rural Community Council) organisations. He is particularly skilled at facilitating part-time, mature and distance learning.