Emma Davies

Dr. Emma Davies is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She leads research on trauma-informed practices in higher education and investigates the impact of adverse childhood experiences on student wellbeing.

Research focuses on:

• Childhood adversities among university populations
• Mental health implications of early trauma
• Policy development for trauma-informed universities
• Intersections of poverty, racism, and mental health

Her publications demonstrate high rates of childhood adversity among students and their correlation with anxiety disorders and reduced quality of life. She advocates for institutional policies addressing trauma impacts in educational settings.

Awards include Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy recognizing leadership in trauma-informed educational practices.