Director of Academic Quality and Enhancement

Dr. Aruna Ranasinghe

Dr. Aruna Ranasinghe is an accomplished academic and consultant with a robust background in education management, leadership, and human resource development. Currently serving as the Head of Academic Quality and Improvement at Victoria College of Arts and Design, he has over 20 years of experience in higher education and has held key positions in various prestigious institutions, including Richmond University and De Montfort University. A Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and a Chartered Manager, Dr. Ranasinghe is dedicated to advancing academic standards and quality assurance in education.
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Dr. Aruna Ranasinghe

Biography

Dr. Aruna Ranasinghe is a distinguished educator and consultant with extensive experience in academic leadership, quality assurance, and human resource development. He holds a Doctorate in Professional Studies in Education from the University of Westminster and a Master of Philosophy in Management from UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia. Dr. Ranasinghe has served in numerous high-profile roles, including Head of Academic Quality and Improvement at Victoria College of Arts and Design and Associate Professor of Leadership and Human Resources at Richmond, The American International University in London. His career spans over two decades, during which he has significantly contributed to enhancing academic standards and ensuring quality in higher education. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, a Chartered Manager, and has been honored with the President's Award. Dr. Ranasinghe continues to influence the field through his roles as an external examiner, consultant, and mentor.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Professional Studies in Education, University of Westminster
  • Master of Philosophy in Management, UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
  • PGCE in Teacher Training, University of Westminster
  • Diploma in Strategic Direction and Leadership, Chartered Management Institute
  • Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA)
  • Chartered Manager (CMgr)
  • Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI)
  • Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Experience

  • Head of Academic Quality and Improvement, Victoria College of Arts and Design (2023-Present)
  • Associate Professor of Leadership and Human Resources, Richmond University (2022-Present)
  • External Panel Member, De Montfort University (2024-Present)
  • External Examiner, Arden University (2023-Present)
  • Academic Management Reviewer, Pearson (2021-Present)
  • External Examiner, University of Northampton (2021-Present)
  • External Adviser, Liverpool John Moores University (2020-Present)
  • Mentor, Association of University Administrators, Nottingham Trent University (2019-Present)
  • Academic/Dissertation Supervisor, London Graduate School (2019-Present)
  • Visiting Lecturer, David Game Higher Education Centre (2018-Present)
  • Director of Higher Education, New London Educational Trust (2014-Present)
  • Consultant, The Open University (2017-Present)
  • External Quality Assurer, OTHM Qualifications (2015-Present)
  • Lead Consultant & International Project Coordinator, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (2018-Present)
  • Senior Examiner, ABMA Education Ltd (2014-Present)
  • External Examiner/Marker and Moderator, Association of Business Managers and Administrators (2012-Present)
  • The London Institute of Business and Technology holds an official registration with the Intellectual Property Office, bearing the Trademark Number UK00003896607.

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