Martin Reid
Course Leader & Apprenticeship Manager - Digital at Solent University
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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Top SchoolMartin Reid is an experienced higher-education digital leader with over two decades at Southampton Solent University, currently serving as Course Leader and Apprenticeship Manager for multiple computing, data and UX programmes. He designs and runs industry-facing initiatives—most notably the long-running Happy Hour Digital Industry Talks—to connect students and apprentices with real-world tech pathways. Martin oversees end-to-end apprenticeship delivery for cohorts of 25–35, conducting regular reviews, EPA preparation and employer liaison to close skills gaps and ensure compliance. He teaches across Levels 3–7, combines curriculum design with programme validation, and acts as an external examiner for UK design and web development degrees. With an MA in Interactive Production and a background in community arts and multimedia, he brings a rare mix of creative practice and rigorous academic oversight to digital skills development. Colleagues describe him as a pragmatic student-centred mentor who translates industry needs into practical, workplace-ready learning.
10 years of coding experience
Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (PGCTLHE), Higher Education, Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (PGCTLHE), Higher Education at Solent UniversityPhotography, Photography at Wigan Technical CollegeDesign, exhibition and Display, Design, exhibition and Display at Hugh Baird College, BootleMaster of Arts (MA), Interactive Production, Master of Arts (MA), Interactive Production at Southampton InstituteProgramming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
martinsolent/Binary_Asset_EXample
Apr 2016 - Oct 2022
Contributions:6 pushes, 1 branch in 6 years 7 months
martinsolent/bib20
Jan 2019 - Jan 2024
Contributions:5 pushes, 1 branch in 5 years 1 month
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