Jennie Clark

Jennie Clark is a Tutor at Manchester Metropolitan University's Faculty of Health and Education. Her work focuses on psychology education, student support, and research at the intersection of digital media, climate change engagement, and youth mental health. She holds a BSc and MSc in relevant disciplines.

Her research explores how social and digital media reporting on climate change affects young people's mental health and motivation for activism. This includes a 2022 study analyzing experiential processes in climate change anxiety, media literacy, and pathways for positive engagement.

Teaching includes leadership of the L3 Psychology for Life module, with contributions to L4 Transitions into Psychology and L4 Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology. She emphasizes student wellbeing, inclusivity, and access to education, particularly for international students.

Her career spans diverse settings including

• early years education (Nursery Nurse, Key Worker)
• support for adults with disabilities and brain injuries
• teaching assistant roles in primary schools
• corporate customer service and management
• university student support services

Jennie applies expertise in assistive technology training and empathetic guidance to her current role, working across educational and healthcare sectors to promote accessibility and student progression.