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About
Jamie earned a BA (Hons) in History from Stirling University, an MSc (Edinburgh University), a PhD in eighteenth century history (2020), a PgCLTHE (2022) and is presently completing an MEd at Glasgow University. Jamie was appointed as an Academic Skills Adviser in August 2021 and later as a Faculty Academic Skills Advisor for the Arts and Humanities in 2022.
Jamie recently published a monograph in eighteenth century history, The Friendships of John Adams: The Art of Politics (Routledge: New York, 2024). This study examined the friendship network of John Adams, the leading political writer, Founding Father, second US President and influential diplomat c.1774-1801. Jamie's current role rests on supporting student progression and retention, enhancing metacognition and developing resources to improve disciplinary identities. Jamie works with students from all years and levels of studies, hosting embedded sessions for undergraduates, postgraduates and a series of PhD workshops hosted through the Institute for Advanced Studies. Jamie is currently the named contact for the faculty of Arts and Humanities for the Student Learning Services. He is presently redeveloping the SLS's Canvas site. Jamie is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a RET Fellow at Glasgow University and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society.