About
Sam Hopkins is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Director of the Biosciences Foundation Year Programme at the University of Surrey's School of Biosciences within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She holds a PhD in Biological Sciences and an MA in Education, alongside a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Her roles include Academic Integrity Officer and Co-Chair of the University's Women's Network.
- BSc Zoology (UK)
- MSc/PhD in South Africa
- MA Education
Research interests focus on biosciences education, researcher development, and academic mentorship. Recent publications emphasize empowering researchers and amplifying student voices in higher education.
Recognized for her HEA fellowship, Sam also chairs the FHMS Supercharged Learning and Teaching network, driving pedagogical innovation. Her career spans postdoctoral research at the University of Surrey and the Zoological Society of London's EDGE Programme.
