Bee Gan FHEA, MSc, BSc
Head of Global Academic Development
Summary
Bee, Head of Global Academic Development at Sheffield Hallam University since 2020, drives internationalisation through the Virtual Engagement Framework, enabling global experiences for all students. A sustainability advocate, she introduced carbon literacy training and led the creation of the interdisciplinary Global Climate Emergency module, incorporating Collaborative Online International Learning. With 18 years of teaching and program development experience, Bee previously served as Head of Built Environment, shaping innovative, future-focused curricula.
About
Bee is the Head of Global Academic Development at Sheffield Hallam University, a role she has embraced with passion and vision since 2020. Central to her work is advancing the university’s internationalisation strategy by creating the Virtual Engagement Framework, enabling all students to participate in meaningful global experiences. A champion for sustainability, Bee spearheaded the introduction of carbon literacy training for all students. She also led a dynamic, multidisciplinary team to design an innovative Global Climate Emergency module featuring a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) component that bridges disciplines and borders.
With 18 years of experience in teaching and developing educational programs, Bee previously served as Head of Built Environment, where she played a transformative role in shaping future-focused curricula that inspire and empower students.
Specialist areas of interest include:
Valuation
Investment
Project Management
Workplace Management
Teaching
British Council Innovation for African Universities (IAU) programme
Virtual Engagement Framework
Carbon Literacy
Courses
- MSc Building Surveying
- MSc Construction Project Management
- MSc Quantity Surveying
- MSc Real Estate
- BSc Real Estate
Modules
- Principles of Valuation
- Valuation and Investment
- Corporate Real Estate
- Project Management
- Carbon Literacy
- Hallam COIL: Carbon Literacy and Climate Action Project
- Global Climate Emergency
Research
Internationalisation of student experiences - Virtual Engagement Activities
Fostering responsible global citizenship in HEIs
Link 1 https://www.shu.ac.uk/news/all-articles/latest-news/hallam-leads-partnership-employment-carbon-literacy-africa
British Council Innovation for African Universities (IAU) programme
Other activities
External Examiner - London South Bank University
CANIE - Europe Chapter member