The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Helen's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Helen
Helen Bowstead manages the English Language Centre and its in-sessional provision, which includes credit-rated modules, subject specific language support, academic English workshops, and online courses and resources. She is a full-time lecturer in English for Academic Purposes and also coordinates the UoP TESOL, which provides students and staff with the opportunity to gain an entry-level qualification in English Language Teaching. As part of the Learning Development team, she established the unique and highly successful Writing Cafe and she is a trained PALS supervisor. Helen also oversees the Hello Project which welcomes newly arrived international and exchange students to the university by matching them with a more experienced 'buddy'. She has also secured funding to provide Community English classes to refugees and asylum seekers and works alongside the EDI team to help facilitate the sanctuary scholarships. Helen is a Mental Health First Aider and a Wellbeing Champion.
Teaching
Developing writing confidence.
Contact Helen
Room 108, 3 Endsleigh Place, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
+44 1752 585683
helen.bowstead@plymouth.ac.uk
