Harry Harrop

Profile

I am a lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at the University of Leeds, where I focus on supporting student transition, engagement and belonging in higher education. My work is informed by a strong interest in how students experience university life beyond the classroom, particularly during key transition points such as pre-sessional study.

I have worked at the University of Leeds for 16 years. Over this time, I have contributed to a wide range of provision, including:

• pre-sessional and in-sessional EAP courses
• undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• short intensive courses and year-round provision

I have also been involved in the design and delivery of discipline-specific EAP, including work with the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. In addition, I have contributed to widening participation and outreach through work with initiatives such as the University’s Students Into Schools placement programme.

Prior to and alongside my work at Leeds, I have taught English to speakers of other languages both internationally and in the UK. This includes experience in ESOL contexts and early years language teaching, as well as work on a range of courses supporting learners with diverse linguistic and educational backgrounds.

Research interests

My research explores student belonging, engagement and identity in higher education, with a focus on ‘international’ students and pre-sessional contexts. I am especially interested in how institutional structures and informal learning opportunities influence students’ sense of connection and success.

Key areas of interest include:

• student belonging and ‘home-making’ in higher education
• extracurricular engagement and informal learning
• identity, participation and motivation
• transition into UK higher education
• inclusive and alternative award frameworks

Qualifications

• MSc TESOL
• Adv Dip Applied Linguistics
• Cambridge DELTA
• Cambridge CELTA
• BA Economic & Social History

Professional memberships

• BALEAP

Student education

Currently I am Co-lead for Academic English for Undergraduate Studies (AEUS) year round programme.

Research groups and institutes

• Language Centre