Nicole Brown

Nicole Brown is an Associate Professor in Education and Academic Head of Learning and Teaching at UCL's IOE - Culture, Communication & Media. Her work focuses on accessibility, creative research methods, and challenges faced by disabled academics. She holds a PhD and multiple certifications, including Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and RSA Fellowship.

• University: University College London (UCL)
• School: IOE - Faculty of Education and Society
• Department: Culture, Communication and Media

Research Interests: Nicole explores embodied inquiry, creative data analysis, and ableism in academia. Her books include Photovoice Reimagined and Ableism in Academia. She advocates for inclusive pedagogies and participatory research methods, often using art-based approaches to highlight marginalized voices.

Key Achievements: Nicole has developed frameworks like Systematic Visuo-Textual Analysis and led projects on doctoral education disclosure challenges. She is a sought-after mentor for HEA fellowships and contributes to academic ethics discussions.