Professor Nick Grey
Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning
Professor Nick Grey took up the post of Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in 2009 and is responsible for the teaching and learning agenda in the Faculty.
In addition to his role in the Faculty, he works within the School of Dentistry and his main role relates to teaching. His current theme is to explore new models of the delivery of teaching and learning for Student Dentists, to enhance their experience. He is exploring novel ways to engage the student body using a myriad of ways of communication.
He has been heavily involved in the development of the new Manchester Dental Programme,which placed great emphasis on the development of clinical competencies and adopting an outcome approach to the way teaching and learning is delivered. He has encouraged a team approach to teaching to broaden the learning experience for Student Dentists and is developing the philosophy of student teams involving all of the Dental Care Professionals.
Nationally he is an examiner for Royal College of Surgeons and also a member of their Advisory Board in Restorative Dentistry. He has lectured nationally and internationally and co-authored one textbook.
Professor Grey qualified in 1985 from the University of Sheffield and after a series of training posts, took up a Consultant’s post in Edinburgh in 1994. In 2004, he was appointed as a Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow in Manchester and in 2009 was promoted to Professor of Dental Education.
His aim is to achieve the University targets for 2015 and onwards, aspiring to excellence in teaching and learning,whilst nurturing a happy and productive educational environment for all staff and students.
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