Amy Woodgate

Amy Woodgate has established herself as a leading figure in digital education and online learning strategy. She holds an MA in Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh, an MSc in Digital Education, and recently completed her MEd in Education Leadership from the University of Strathclyde. Her career began at the University of Edinburgh, where she led the strategic expansion of the university's online course portfolio and established the first non-US MOOCs. In 2016, she founded Woodgate Consulting, an education consultancy specializing in online and blended learning solutions. Her company creates courses, learning experiences, media content, and virtual learning environments designed for scale, with a team of four staff members. She previously served as Head of Digital and Learning at Arts Cabinet and Project Manager at the University of Edinburgh, where she managed a £4.5 million investment in online postgraduate degree programs. Her approach emphasizes values-driven digital learning, open practices, and creating learning solutions that people genuinely enjoy rather than merely tolerate. Beyond her consultancy work, she contributes to the broader education community through organizations like Fife Women in Business and the Federation of Small Businesses, while maintaining a strong commitment to collaborative and open educational practices.