About me
I am a Senior Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes at the University of Westminster, where I am the Module Leader for all undergraduate and postgraduate Academic English modules, including Academic English for Disciplinary Study, Spoken Communication Skills for International Students and Academic English for Postgraduate Study. I also supervise MA dissertations and PhD research.
I hold a Doctorate in Education (EdD) from UCL's Institute of Education, where my doctoral research explored imported bilingualism and the family language policies of English–Spanish bilingual families. I also hold an MA in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching from King's College London.
Alongside my teaching and supervisory responsibilities, I play an active role in the University's Centre for Education and Teaching Innovation (CETI), where I lead the Open Programme, including the #TalkTeaching series, which provides opportunities for colleagues to share innovative pedagogical practices and engage in discussions around teaching and learning in higher education. I also coordinate the Max Weber Teaching Observation Programme in collaboration with the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, supporting international early-career researchers in developing their teaching practice.
My research interests include bilingualism and multilingualism, family language policy, academic literacies, international student experiences and inclusive pedagogical practices in higher education. I am particularly interested in how universities can recognise and support linguistic diversity and create more inclusive learning environments. As co-lead of the University's Multilingual University Steering Group, I contribute to institutional initiatives aimed at promoting multilingualism, including the development of a University Language Policy.
I regularly disseminate my research findings at national and international academic conferences and through scholarly publications. I am also a regular contributor to Times Higher Education Campus, where I write about teaching, learning, multilingualism and inclusive practices in higher education. In addition, I am a member of the organising committee for the BALEAP 2027 Conference, which will be jointly hosted by the University of Westminster and King's College London.
My work brings together research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and educational development, with a particular focus on multilingualism, academic communication and inclusive higher education.
Teaching
I am the Module Leader for all undergraduate and postgraduate Academic English modules at the University of Westminster, including Academic English for Disciplinary Study, Spoken Communication Skills for International Students and Academic English for Postgraduate Study. My teaching focuses on developing students' academic literacies, critical thinking and communication skills, with particular emphasis on supporting international and multilingual students in navigating the academic conventions and expectations of UK higher education. I am committed to inclusive, student-centred pedagogical approaches that encourage active participation, collaboration and independent learning. Alongside my teaching responsibilities, I supervise MA dissertations and PhD research, supporting postgraduate researchers throughout the research process.
Research
My research and scholarly activity focus on bilingualism and multilingualism, family language policy, academic literacies, social justice, international student experiences and inclusive pedagogical practices in higher education. More recently, my work has also explored generative artificial intelligence in higher education, particularly students' engagement with AI and its implications for academic literacies and learning.
I regularly disseminate my research through peer-reviewed publications, edited academic collections, national and international conferences, invited presentations and contributions to professional and sector publications, including Times Higher Education Campus and Wonkhe. My research and scholarship inform both my teaching practice and my wider contributions to educational development, multilingualism and institutional policy at the University of Westminster.
Peer-reviewed journal articles
Gimenez, J., Mansfield, K., & Paterson, R. (2026). University students' purposeful engagement with generative AI: Differentiating tools, functions and goals. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, 1–16. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-12-2025-1058
Books, edited collections and book chapters
Mansfield, K. and Breen, P. (2025) ‘Bridging the gap: Fostering social justice through inclusive research spaces’, BALEAP Journal of Research & Practice, 1(1), pp. 74–86. https://doi.org/10.31273/baleapjrp.v1.n1.1886
Farag, R., Mansfield, K., McDowell, H., Page, S., & Pereira, I. (2024). The evaluation and evolution of a framework that integrates the awareness of social justice into EAP teaching and learning materials. In P. Breen & M. Le Roux (Eds.), Social Justice in EAP and ELT Contexts. Bloomsbury.
Fenton, J., Gimenez, J., Mansfield, K., Percy, M., & Spinillo, M. (2022). International Perspectives of Teaching and Learning Academic English in Turbulent Times. Routledge.
Mansfield, K., & Paterson, R. (2021). Case study 3: Ipsative feedback at the University of Westminster. In A. Irons & S. Elkinton, Enhancing Learning through Formative Assessment and Feedback (2nd ed., pp. 120–123). Routledge.
Professional and sector publications
Gimenez, J., Mansfield, K., & Paterson, R. (2026, February 2). What your students are actually doing with GenAI. Times Higher Education Campus. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/what-your-students-are-actually-doing-genai
Mansfield, K., Osho, Y., & Paterson, R. (2026, May 14). What new lecturers need to develop their teaching. Times Higher Education Campus. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/what-new-lecturers-need-develop-their-teaching
Osho, Y., Mansfield, K., & Paterson, R. (2026, May 22). Reclaiming peer observation as a compassionate community practice. Wonkhe. https://wonkhe.com/blogs/reclaiming-peer-observation-as-a-compassionate-community-practice/
Mansfield, K. (2023, December 5). Four key hurdles international students face and what to do about them. Times Higher Education Campus. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/four-key-hurdles-international-students-face-and-what-do-about-them
Mansfield, K. (2022). Five tips for showing compassion towards and supporting new students. Times Higher Education Campus. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/five-tips-showing-compassion-towards-and-supporting-new-students
Mansfield, K. (2022). Are your first-year students disengaging? Here's how to get them back on board. Times Higher Education Campus. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/are-your-firstyear-students-disengaging-heres-how-get-them-back-board
International and national conference presentations
2026
Mansfield, K. (2026, June 24). Language policy, belonging and participation in the multilingual university [Conference presentation]. Symposium on International and Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Education, Well-Being and Social Participation, University of Zadar, Croatia.
Gimenez, J., Mansfield, K., & Paterson, R. (2026, June 19). Students' practices and experiences of GenAI: Developing a practice-oriented heuristic for GenAI literacies [Conference presentation]. BALEAP PIM: EAP and the Academy in the Age of AI, United Kingdom.
Page, S., & Mansfield, K. (2026, June 17). AI as cognitive partner: Designing experiential learning that preserves student agency [Conference presentation]. London Experiential Festival 2026, Northeastern University, London, United Kingdom.
Mansfield, K. (2026, May 22). Rethinking family language policy: Imported bilingualism, legitimacy, and linguistic justice in the 21st century [Conference presentation]. Language Policy Forum 2026, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain.
2025
Mansfield, K. (2025, December 5). Celebrating, embracing and strengthening multilingualism at a London university [Conference presentation]. CEL/ELC 2025 Annual Conference: Speaking the Future: Language Policies and Professional Communication within the Multilingual Landscape of Higher Education, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Brescia, Italy.
2024
Mansfield, K. (2024, October). Always swimming upstream – Imported bilingualism: A comparative analysis of the family language policy of bilingual English–Spanish families [Conference presentation]. Family Language Policy Conference: Reimagining the Field, University of Galway, Ireland.
Mansfield, K. (2024, September). Imported bilingualism: A comparative analysis of the family language policy of bilingual English–Spanish families [Poster presentation]. British Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, University of Essex, United Kingdom.
Mansfield, K. (2024, June 15). Incorporating social justice in the activity of EAP teaching [Plenary presentation]. Whose English? Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in English Language Teaching, Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany.
Mansfield, K. (2024, February 29). Facilitating the incorporation of social justice within English for Academic Purposes teaching practice [Invited presentation]. Language Teaching & Scholarship Forum, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom.
Breen, P., Gray, J., & Mansfield, K. (2024, February 12). Critical EAP: A forum discussion of Social Justice in EAP and ELT Contexts – Global Higher Education Perspectives [Panel discussion]. London TESOL Research Forum, University College London, United Kingdom.
Mansfield, K., Percy, M., & Rappoport, A. (2024, January 31). Language use at the University of Westminster [Presentation]. Linguistic Diversity at Westminster: Celebrating, Embracing and Strengthening Multilingualism in Our University, University of Westminster, London.
2023
Mansfield, K. (2023, July 13). What have we learnt about teaching and learning from the pandemic? An international perspective [Conference presentation]. Improving University Teaching Conference, Malaysia.
Mansfield, K. (2023, April 29). Mediating a role for social justice in the activity of EAP teaching [Conference presentation]. Diversity in Academia: Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in the Multicultural Higher Education Classroom Conference, Masaryk University, Czech Republic.
Mansfield, K. (2023, April 22). Family language policy: Exploring the differences between parents with middle childhood passive bilingual and productive bilingual children [Conference presentation]. 10th Education Studies Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
Mansfield, K., & Breen, P. (2023, April 20). Mediating a role for social justice in the activity of EAP teaching [Conference presentation]. BALEAP 2023 Conference, University of Warwick, United Kingdom.
2022
Mansfield, K. (2022, November 10). Experiences of an editor on publishing in academia [Conference presentation]. Academic Writing Conference, Masaryk University, Czech Republic.
2015
Mansfield, K. (2015, April). Tailoring presentation materials in accordance with the discipline: A genre-based approach [Conference presentation]. BALEAP Conference, University of Leicester, United Kingdom.
2014
Mansfield, K. (2014, April). Teaching academic writing and developing materials using a genre-based approach [Conference presentation]. Academic Writing Conference, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic.
2013
Mansfield, K. (2013, September). How to teach writing to postgraduate students [Conference presentation]. Academic Skills Conference, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic.
Mansfield, K., & Asare, K. (2013, May). The development of discipline-specific materials [Conference presentation]. BALEAP Conference, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Mansfield, K., & Paterson, R. (2013, April). Exploiting academic vocabulary [Conference presentation]. Lexical Approach Conference, University of Westminster, London.
Invited talks, institutional presentations and educational development events
Mansfield, K., & Page, L. (2024, September 4). Mediating a role for social justice in the activity of EAP teaching [Symposium presentation]. CETI Symposium, University of Westminster.
Mansfield, K. (2023, November 28). Unlocking success: Empowering international students through tailored support [Invited presentation]. CETI #TalkTeaching, University of Westminster.
Mansfield, K. (2022, October). Demonstrating compassion through written feedback [Presentation]. CETI #TalkTeaching, University of Westminster.
Mansfield, K., & Fenton, J. (2022, September). Compassionate and inclusive strategies for first-year transitions [Symposium presentation]. Learning and Teaching Symposium, University of Westminster.
Mansfield, K. (2021, October). Challenges of online learning [Presentation]. CETI #TalkTeaching, University of Westminster.
Mansfield, K., & Paterson, R. (2018, July). Ipsative feedback [Symposium presentation]. Learning and Teaching Symposium, University of Westminster.
Broadcast media engagement
Mansfield, K. (2025, August 21). Interview on Modern Foreign Languages GCSE results and the future of language learning in the UK [Live radio interview]. LBC.
Publications
For details of all my research outputs, visit my WestminsterResearch profile.