Matthew Round

Matthew Round is the Associate Head (External Accreditation) at the University of Portsmouth's Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, within the School of Education, Languages and Linguistics. He specializes in elite education structures, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), and the impact of online misogyny. His research bridges pedagogical theory with practical policy implications, particularly addressing safeguarding and curriculum reform in UK schools.

Education:

• EdD (2022): University of Portsmouth, focusing on RSE and elite boarding schools
• MSc Educational Leadership (2015)
• PGCE Secondary Science (2005)
• BSc Palaeobiology & Evolution (2002)

Research Interests:

• Elite schooling ethos and social dynamics
• RSE implementation in secondary schools
• Online misogyny's societal impact on youth
• Teacher discomfort in sexuality education

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• iLEAD (Innovation in Higher Education)

Advising & Grants:

• Supervises PhD projects on online misogyny linguistics
• Lead PI on SSERG (Sex and Sexuality Education Research Group)
• Project grants include OfS Wave 3 Bid and safeguarding frameworks

Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Sex and Sexuality Education Research Group (SSERG), focusing on evidence-based policy solutions for educational challenges.