Sarah Dyer

Sarah Dyer is a Professor and Chair in Digital Education at the Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester. Her work focuses on innovative teaching methodologies, student-partner frameworks, and equity in higher education. She has contributed to over 36 research outputs, including influential works on pandemic pedagogy and institutional diversity messaging. Key achievements include the National Teaching Fellowship (2016) and Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019).

• Research Focus: Digital education, geography pedagogy, student partnerships, and migration labor studies.
• Media Engagement: Authored blogs on digital culture in HE, compassionate teaching practices, and sustainable educational change.

Her recent articles highlight global reflections on crisis teaching, cross-institutional equity analysis, and co-creation strategies with students. She has collaborated internationally on projects addressing marginalized student engagement and institutional messaging gaps. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing inclusive education and sustainable practices.

Scientific Awards

• National Teaching Fellowship (2016)
• Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019)

Grants & Advising

While formal student advisees are not listed, her research often involves collaborative frameworks with students as partners. She has secured grants for educational innovation, including the 'Discovery Grants for Education Innovation' project.

Labs & Teams

Leads initiatives on digital education transformation and student-faculty partnerships within the Manchester Institute of Education.