Mrs Janet Cole

Professional biography

I joined the OU in 2001 as an Associate Lecturer in Social Sciences. While fulfilling that role I was also a lecturer, and then senior lecturer, in Social Sciences in FE.  I became a Staff Tutor in Economics at the OU in October 2020.   I have a number of honours degrees: BA Business Studies, BSc Mathematical Studies, BA Open Degree, BA History and Philosophy and an LLB.  I am currently studying for a PhD in Economics.  I also have two post grad teaching degrees: one is  Teaching in Further Education and the other is Teaching English as a Second Language.

Research interests

My current research interests include the impacts of the entanglements of austerity and COVID-19 on marginalised communities, the case of Glasgow Pollok.  My PhD study is concerned with the Economics of Happiness relating to benefits impacts from community energy projects.  I also have an interest in research concerning partnerships and sharing good practice between FE and HE.

Teaching interests

I teach on the social sciences module DD102 and I am the Chair (J Presentation) for DB125 'You and Your Money' in economics.