Richard Harvey-Swanston

Richard Harvey-Swanston is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, Sport and Health at the University of Brighton. He specializes in Mathematics Education and Teacher Professional Development, with a focus on cross-school collaboration and Lesson Study. He holds a PhD student status examining teachers' conceptions of mathematics representation and its impact on teaching practices. His roles include coordinating professional development programs for the University of Brighton Multiacademy Trust and serving as a School Governor and Trustee.

• Education:
• PhD (ongoing), University of Brighton (2024–present)
• MA Education (Distinction), University of Brighton (2015–2018)
• MaST in Mathematics Specialist Teaching, University of Brighton (2015–2017)
• PgCE, University of Warwick (2006–2007)
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Chemistry, University of Warwick (2003–2006)

His research explores how teacher expertise and professional development programs influence children's mathematical understanding. He emphasizes fostering curiosity and connected knowledge in mathematics education through collaborative teaching practices. Key interests include fluency in arithmetic, adaptive teaching strategies, and systemic approaches to school improvement.

• Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Harvey-Swanston has led projects such as 'Improving mathematics attainment through Lesson Study' and co-developed a trust-wide PD program. He actively contributes to professional networks like the Chartered College of Teaching and British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics.