Simon Wragg
19991999

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Biography

Prior to joining Northampton, Simon spent many years specialising in educational marketing, working for a variety of Universities on marketing projects, both in the UK and overseas. As a Lecturer he has held posts at different Universities teaching marketing and business-related topics. Possessing a recognised-teaching qualification and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Simon has a keen interest in consumer marketing, consumer psychology, and retail marketing. A recipient of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Diploma he has has a particular focus on consumer and buyer behaviour, packaging psychology and sustainability initiatives,  specifically within the Drinks Industry. His current teaching focus is on consumer behaviour, consumer marketing and sustainability.

Previously, Simon was Course Leader for the undergraduate BSc (Hons) Marketing degree programme. As Course Leader (2018-25) he led a teaching team that received national recognition for results in the National Student Survey (NSS) for student satisfaction (led course team that achieved 100% NSS in 2018, 2020, 2022 and achieved NSS Top 10 in England for Marketing during consecutive years in 2024 and 2025). Simon is currently Deputy Head of School, in addition to having served as an elected member of the University Senate  (2022-25).

Dedicated to supporting Marketing students to achieve their aspirations for academic and career success he was previously recipient of the University Personal Tutor of the Year award.

Research Interests

Consumer Behaviour

Global Strategy

Wine Marketing

Sustainability in Business

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

Education/Academic qualification

Master, Masters in Education - Thesis on 'Using Games-Based Learning in supporting Student Engagement and Learning', University of Northampton

Award Date: 30 Jun 2023

Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice - Thesis on 'Images of Diversity: Using Student Personas as positive role models in the classroom to enhance inclusivity, improve engagement, and narrow the BAME award gap', University of Northampton

Award Date: 28 Jul 2021

Master, MBA - Thesis on 'Sustainability in the Wine Industry', Coventry University

Award Date: 31 Jul 2015

Diploma in Wine Studies (incorporating DipWSET), Coventry University

Award Date: 30 Jun 2008

Master, MA in Ancient History, Thesis - "The Strange Case of Marcus Cocceius Nerva, Emperor of Rome: Aspects in a Courtier's Life, University of Newcastle

Award Date: 1 Dec 1996

External positions

External Examiner, University of Greenwich

20252029

External Examiner, University of Suffolk

20242028

External Examiner, Birmingham City University

20212025

Editorial Reviewer, Kogan Page

Technical Reviewer, Oxford University Press

Editorial Reviewer, Pearson