Dr Ngwana is currently a Global University Systems (GUS) Fellow and Programme Team Leader (PTL) at the School of Business Management and Creativity at Arden University (AU), UK, based at the Leeds Campus. He was recently a director of the London hub of the University of Plymouth Doctoral College. His main research interest is in Enterprise Education and International Development. He also has a record publications in Inclusion and globalisation of Higher Education.

Blessing Otabor-Olubor is a Senior Lecturer in Business at Arden University, with over a decade of experience in Higher Education. She began her lecturing career in 2014 and has developed a strong reputation for academic excellence, curriculum leadership, and a deep commitment to student development.

Asma Aslam currently serves as a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader at Arden University, bringing a forward-thinking, student-centred approach to curriculum design, assessment innovation, and digital pedagogy. She has been an integral part of the academic community at Arden University for the past seven years.

Dr Md Nazmul Islam is a Senior Lecturer, Programme Leader, and CPD Lead at Arden University’s School of Business Management and Creativity. He holds Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and Chartered Manager status (CMgr MCMI), recognising his academic leadership, pedagogic innovation, and commitment to excellence in higher education.

Diana holds a BSc (Hons) in Business Mangement, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a PGCE Level 7. Diana is a member of the British Academy of Management (BAM) and Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Diana is also working towards her doctoral research. Her interest covers several aspects across education, high performance work systems and employee engagement in HE. Diana is highly skilled in Leadership and Management with over 10 years of management roles in the retail industry prior her teaching career.

Xiang Li is a Senior Lecturer at Arden University, London Tower Hill Campus. With extensive experience in higher education, Xiang leads modules across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, specializing in digital education, business simulation, and AI-enhanced learning. He plays a key role in curriculum development, quality assurance, and academic leadership, managing large teaching teams and supporting over 1,000 students. 

Andrew Howard joined Arden in 2019, following a long career in Manufacturing, IT and Retail with a general focus on process optimisation. He holds degrees in Business Studies and Systems in Management as well as Postgraduate Diplomas in Business Administration and Education.

An innovative and experienced Senior Lecturer and Programme Team Leader with 17 years of teaching, course/module leadership, planning, verification, and pastoral care practice. Subject specialisms include Business, Hospitality, Tourism and Aviation, following diverse university and external examination board specifications. A Fellowship-level member of AdvanceHE.