Fatima Maniar | University of Bedfordshire

Lecturer in Education (Computing)

Fatima Maniar I am the Lead Lecturer for Computing Education in the School of Education at the University of Bedfordshire.

With over 20 years of experience as a teacher and leader in education, I have held several management roles, developing strategies and initiatives to support students, schools, and educational leaders. Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in teacher training, from contributing to the development of the Computing PGCE at the University of Gloucestershire to supporting PGCE students and new teachers entering the profession.

As an EdTech Demonstrator, I supported teachers and schools nationwide in integrating IT and computing into their practice. During this time, I was invited to participate in several national events, including hosting a blended learning session in collaboration with the Department for Education (DfE). Additionally, I am a Fellow at Apps for Good, an organisation that promotes climate action and AI development in schools by providing curriculum resources that empower students to engage with and apply technology in meaningful ways.

Fatima Maniar giving an interview

Currently, I teach on several undergraduate courses, including leading a program where I have had the opportunity to create unit resources and collaborate with tech companies to explore how emerging technologies can support students with diverse learning needs.

As a former Secondary Lead Computing Teacher, I am now dedicated to educating and inspiring the next generation of computing teachers.