Becky Strachan

Professor Becky Strachan is a faculty member at Northumbria University's Department of Computer and Information Sciences, with a research focus spanning educational technology, STEM diversity initiatives, and academic integrity challenges. She actively supervises PhD students and has contributed to 72 research outputs and multiple funded projects.

• Education:
  • PhD in Computer Studies (1991)
  • MSc in Computer Studies (1986)
  • BSc in Chemistry (1984)
  • Advanced Diplomas in Research Methods and Education (1999, 1997)

Her research interests emphasize:

• Developing educational games across disciplines
• Evaluating digital technologies from end-user perspectives
• Promoting active learning through student engagement
• Addressing diversity gaps in STEM fields

Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary work in computing education, AI ethics, and environmental monitoring applications. Key themes include academic integrity in digital eras, STEM intervention impacts, and global education challenges.

Active collaborations include partnerships with Tomas Bata University in Zlin and contributions to national education policy through projects like BRIDGE (Building Routes Into Degrees with Greater Equality). She has secured funding from organizations such as the Higher Education Funding Council for England and Arts & Humanities Research Council.