Rich is a Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at the University of Chester, with responsibilities including China Team Lead for the EAP department. In this role, he designs and oversees collaborative courses while facilitating partnerships between the university and its Chinese partner institutions. These programmes support Chinese universities seeking to integrate UK higher education teaching methodologies into their curricula. With nearly a decade of experience living and teaching in China, coupled with professional fluency in Mandarin, Rich is uniquely positioned to adapt British pedagogical approaches to the Chinese academic context. He encourages participants to critically evaluate which elements can be effectively localised.

Additionally, Rich actively explores the impact of Generative AI (Gen AI) on higher education. As a founding member and co-coordinator of the University of Chester’s AI Special Interest Group (AI SIG), he leverages his expertise to shape institutional best practices. In his role on the EAP presessional management team, Rich collaborates with colleagues to future-proof course content and assessments, ensuring they remain relevant, secure, and aligned with workplace demands in an era of ubiquitous AI tools. He also mentors staff in the practical application of Gen AI to enhance teaching and administrative workflows.