Staff Profile
Dr Taryn Tavener-Smith
In 2019 I joined Buckinghamshire New University, having taught in Higher Education in the UK and abroad for several years prior.
I obtained my Master’s degree in English Literature and Language from the University of Johannesburg in 2019, before completing my Diploma in Education and Training in the UK in 2020. I obtained a PhD in English Studies from the University of Stirling in March 2025. I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
My specialist knowledge has facilitated work on several projects over the last few years. For example, since 2020, I have co-led on an extensive research project resulting in cross-departmental collaboration, several successful funding bids, and a handful of internal and external research publications culminating in the creation of a one-of-a-kind mobile app that teaches complex Greek and Latin-based medical terminology like a language, called .
In 2023, I began collaborating with colleagues at the University of Bedfordshire and the Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Academy facilitating Writing Retreats to support healthcare professionals’ writing and research skills for outputs including academic journal articles, postgraduate study, conference presentations, and research projects. These Writing Retreats take place bi-annually at Missenden Abbey and have resulted in several successful publications by attendees. Learn more via: Faculty of Research and Knowledge Exchange
In 2024, I was thrilled to be awarded the Impact Award for Student Support from BNU as an acknowledgement of my contributions.
My role as Senior Lecturer at BNU allows me the opportunity to support students’ development of their critical academic writing and research skills to ensure success on their programme of study. View my publications .
- Senior Lecturer