Vina Mistry
Programme Leader for MSc Health Service Management
As a dedicated lecturer and programme leader at the University of Chester’s Business School, I play a pivotal role in shaping the academic experiences of postgraduate domestic and international students, particularly those in the MSc Health Service Management programme. My teaching philosophy centres on delivering high-quality education through interactive pedagogy and practical skill development, fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment.
My extensive background in the Health and Social Care sector, spanning public, private, and non-profit organisations, provides a solid foundation of knowledge and experience. This industry experience drives my commitment to delivering high-quality education that is both relevant and impactful.
During my tenure as a lecturer and programme leader at the University of Chester, I have taught and supported several postgraduate modules, including Understanding and Managing People (BU7039), Leadership, Change and Development (BU7043), Health and Social Care Commissioning (BU7042), Research Methods (BU7002), and Management Research Project (BU7001). I have served as the module leader for Leadership, Change and Development (BU7043) and Health and Social Care Commissioning (BU7042), and I am currently the module leader for Health and Social Care Commissioning (BU7042).
My research interests encompass nonprofits, social housing, social value, leadership, and collaboration, with a particular focus on cultivating and sustaining social value within social housing organisations from a stakeholder perspective. I am particularly interested in investigating how stakeholders and providers within the social housing sector develop and maintain social value amidst increasing bureaucracy in a dynamically evolving landscape.
Additionally, I explore the perceptions of international students regarding UK universities' strategies aimed at achieving inclusive and equitable learning and well-being. My research seeks to understand how these perceptions influence the overall academic and personal experiences of international students, contributing to a deeper understanding of their engagement and success in the UK higher education system.