Introduction
PETER HARTLEY is Professor of Education Development at the University of Bradford where he runs the educational development team. Formerly Professor of Communication at Sheffield Hallam
University, he has a longstanding interest in interpersonal communication and student groups, both in terms of theory and the development of practical support and resources. He has devised and produced innovative multimedia to enhance student’s skills and was one of the team who planned and developed the award-winning ‘Making Group work’ online resource, working with colleagues from the Learn Higher Centre for Excellence (CETL).