Richelle Duffy

Richelle Duffy is Assistant Professor in Nursing, Midwifery and Health at Northumbria University, specializing in higher education pedagogies and academic identity development. Her research examines role transitions into academia and the construction of blended academic-disciplinary identities.

Educational background includes:

• PhD in Education (Academic identity formation)
• MSc Health Education
• BSc (Hons) Nursing
• PGCert Learning and Teaching

Research focuses on:

• Constructivist approaches to teaching/learning
• Grounded theory methodology
• Academic leadership development
• Healthcare education innovation

Recent publications explore paramedicine education evolution, professional capital development in teachers, and emergency care quality improvement. Her research demonstrates strong focus on educator development and healthcare service enhancement.

Honors include:

• Outstanding Staff Member for Health and Life Sciences (2021,2022)
• Shortlisted Best Supervisor Award (2023,2019)

She leads Northumbria's Peer Observation Scheme and Professional Recognition Scheme while directing the Academic Apprenticeship Award program. She has held leadership roles including Director of Teaching and Learning, with extensive external examining experience.