Flo Pearce

Flo Pearce is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Newman University's Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies. Previously affiliated with the University of Worcester, Open University, and the British Psychological Society, Flo holds Chartered Psychologist and Associate Teaching Fellowship statuses. Their academic journey includes an undergraduate degree and MSc from the University of Worcester, followed by a PhD from the University of Leicester.

Research focuses on employability, teaching methodologies, and minority group representation. Flo advises PhD students and actively contributes to Student Staff Partnership Projects. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating psychology dissertation modules, ethics, work-experience programs, and research methodology courses. As the Psychology subject area's employability coordinator, they emphasize integrating professional development into curricula.

Administrative roles include serving as vice-chair of the mitigating circumstances committee since 2021 and overseeing personal tutoring processes within the psychology department. Their work spans over 15 years in higher education, with notable contributions to understanding employability perceptions, teaching innovation, and behavioral health interventions.

Publications and conference presentations highlight themes like employer-educator alignment, student employability frameworks, and the application of cognitive theories in educational contexts. Flo’s interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, pedagogy, and institutional policy, fostering inclusive and career-ready academic environments.