The teachers on our Access Programme are committed to supporting students to thrive throughout their learning experiences on the programme. All Access Programme academics understand the importance of ensuring you have the best possible experience as you return to learning. Each one is committed to helping you quickly feel settled and supporting you through your learning on the programme. Find out more about some of our teaching staff below! Rachael King Image Rachael King is Programme Director of the Access Programme and teaches on the Humanities and Social Sciences strand. Rachael studied English Literature at the University of St. Andrews before completing her teaching qualification in Edinburgh.She has been teaching for 15 years, including five at the Centre for Open Learning, and has also worked for Edinburgh University Students’ Association coordinating student representation and academic support.Rachael has been nominated in the ‘Best Teacher’ and ‘Best Personal Tutor’ categories in the Edinburgh University Student Association (EUSA) Teaching Awards.Dr Brian McGrail Image Dr Brian McGrail is a Teaching Fellow who teaches Social Sciences and Political Economy on the Humanities and Social Sciences strand of the Access Programme. Brian has taught social science subjects at the University of Edinburgh for more than 10 years. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Wisconsin and is an academic consultant for the UK's Economic Social Research Council, OpenLearn and the BBC.Brian has been nominated for 'Best Overall Teacher' and 'Best Assessment Feedback' at the EUSA Teaching Awards.David Santiuste Image David Santiuste is a Teaching Fellow on the Humanities and Social Sciences strand of the Access Programme.David studied history at the University of St Andrews, where he continued his postgraduate research. His publications include The Hammer of the Scots: Edward I and the Scottish Wars of Independence. He has worked at the University of Edinburgh since 2010, primarily teaching at the Centre of Open Learning.David has been nominated for 'Best Teacher' and 'Best Personal Tutor' in EUSA's Teaching Awards. This article was published on 2024-10-14
