Dr Donna Smith is Senior Lecturer in Politics in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences within The Open University. Donna also became Director of The Open University’s Tuition Programme in spring 2022. This programme aims to enhance the tuition experience for both staff and students, building on Donna’s strong expertise in the development of tuition policy and teaching and learning strategy, both internally and outside the University. Donna is also academic lead for the Future of Learning and Assessment.