Leigh Grant

Dr. Leigh Grant is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Charles Sturt University, actively engaged in research focused on gambling psychology, cognitive biases, and educational assessment methodologies. Their work integrates behavioral science with pedagogical innovation to address both gambling-related behaviors and academic integrity in higher education.

Research Interests:

• Investigates cognitive mechanisms underlying problem gambling, including attentional bias and near-win illusions
• Develops assessment tools for measuring psychosocial needs and ethical behavior in university students
• Pioneers innovative educational methods including reflective e-portfolios and interactive oral assessments
• Examines intersections between hope, belongingness, and academic misconduct

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on: gambling decision-making (45%), educational assessment reform (30%), student well-being (15%), and cognitive bias mechanisms (10%). Recent work shows increased emphasis on AI ethics in academia and multidimensional behavioral scales.

Awards & Recognition:

• Charles Sturt University Change One Thing Award (2024)
• Regional Universities Network Australia Learning and Teaching Awards Finalist (2024)

Dr. Grant maintains professional membership with the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) from 2024-2025. Current research continues at Charles Sturt University without evidence of supervised students or external grants.