Editorial

On recognition, rigour, and remaining ourselves

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https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi39.1963

Author Biographies

Alicja Syska, University of Plymouth

Alicja Syska is Editor-In-Chief at the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, which she has led since 2019. She is a Lecturer in Humanities and Education at the University of Plymouth where she previously also held a decade-long post in Learning Development. Alicja has a Ph.D. in American Studies from Saint Louis University, USA, is a Principal Fellow of Advance HE (PFHEA), an ALDinHE Senior Fellow, and a co-host of the Learning Development Project podcast. Her research interests include writing, community building, Third Space identity, and researcher development.

Chad McDonald, Manchester Metropolitan University

Chad McDonald is a Senior Academic and Study Skills Tutor at Manchester Metropolitan University. He holds a PhD in History from the University of Bristol. Much of his work has focused on supporting students at transition points in higher education, particularly within arts and humanities disciplines. He was a member of LearnHigher’s working group from 2021 to 2024 and is currently the Deputy Chair of ALDinHE’s professional recognition working group. Chad became the Managing Editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education in 2024. He is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA) and an ALDinHE Senior Fellow.

References

McDonald, C., & Syska, A. (2025). What should high-quality research look like in Learning Development? Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (37), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi37.1773

Solnit, R. (2006). A field guide to getting lost. Penguin.

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27-03-2026

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Syska, A., & McDonald, C. (2026). Editorial: On recognition, rigour, and remaining ourselves. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (39). https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi39.1963

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No. 39 (2026)

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Editorial

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