Presentation courses

Dr. Katie Fry is an academic literacies specialist with over a decade of experience in higher education. She holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Toronto (2017), an MA in English from York University (2009), a BA Honours in English from Simon Fraser University (2004), and a Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, 2010). Her expertise lies in designing and delivering innovative, student-centered curricula aimed at equipping early-career researchers with the skills necessary to excel in teaching, scholarly communication, and professional growth.

Currently serving as a Teacher of English for Academic Purposes at the EUI’s Centre for Academic Literacies and Languages, Katie has taught specialized courses like Developing Your Research Writing, Facilitation and Presentation Skills, and From Draft to Submission: Writing Your Journal Article in Eight Sessions. Previously, she held leadership roles at the University of Toronto’s Graduate Centre for Academic Communication, where she co-designed foundational graduate writing courses and spearheaded initiatives to enhance academic conversation skills.

Katie holds a Certificate in Advanced University Teaching Preparation from the University of Toronto, alongside certifications in culturally responsive pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning. Her contributions to faculty development include training new instructors, conducting teaching observations, and delivering professional development workshops. A frequent presenter at international conferences, Katie has shared insights on graduate writing pedagogy, corpus linguistics, and interdisciplinary academic support. Her scholarly work, including peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, reflects a dedication to exploring innovative methods for advancing academic writing and critical thinking skills among researchers. She is also fluent in Italian and Spanish (her second working languages).

Katie Fry is a teacher of academic communication and English for Academic Purposes. She holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Toronto (2017), an MA in English from York University (2009), a BA Honours in English from Simon Fraser University (2004), and a Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, 2010). She has published research articles in academic journals and collected volumes as well as several literary translations (Spanish to English). Before joining the Centre for Academic Literacies and Languages (CALL) at EUI, she taught academic writing and speaking at the University of Toronto’s Graduate Centre for Academic Communication.  

Ben Carver teaches English research writing and communication at the EUI Centre for Academic Literacies and Languages (CALL). His PhD in literary history was awarded in 2012 (University of Exeter) and appeared as a monograph in 2017 (Palgrave). Since then he has published research articles, edited a volume of essays on literature and conspiracy culture (Routledge), and published pieces for a broad readership on television programmes, science fiction, and music. He is interested in supporting early-career academics’ ability to write and publish in a range of formats, for audiences within and beyond the academy. 

Mary Greenshields is a teacher of English for Academic Purposes and Coordinator of the Centre for Academic Literacies and Languages at the EUI. An experienced academic librarian (MLIS, University of Alberta) and post-secondary instructor, she also holds an MA in English (University of Lethbridge), and is a current doctoral candidate (RMIT). She has published articles, edited monographs, and non-academic writing, and enjoys working with writers to hone their skills and allow their voices to shine through.