Biography and expertise

Biography

Professor Nyland is the Associate Dean (Education) at USC College, having previously served at senior executive level in universities in both Australia and the UK. He has published widely in research areas including curriculum change, the nature of learning and the impact of modernity on educational opportunity. He is particularly interested in extending our knowledge and capacities in ‘new learning’ both in work and professional settings and in communities which are in transition and face challenges. He has co-authored four books the most recent being The Making of Mass Higher Education: From Workers to Students (2026) which will be formally launched at the ACSES Symposium in September 2026.

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Organisational affiliations

Associate Dean (Education), SCU College, Southern Cross University

Past affiliations

Associate Vice Chancellor, Australian Catholic University

Dean (Students), University of Southern Queensland

Assistant Vice Chancellor and Academic Director, University of Greater Manchester (United Kingdom, Bolton)

Education

Doctorate in Education
01/2002–05/2009, Doctorate, University of Derby (United Kingdom, Derby)
MA Library and Information Studies
01/1991–12/1992, Master Degree, Manchester Metropolitan University
BA Honours in History
10/1983–07/1986, Bachelor, University of Wales