Simon Hayhoe

Simon Hayhoe is a Reader in Education at the University of Exeter's School of Education and an Associate of the Scottish Sensory Centre, University of Edinburgh. His work focuses on sensory impairment, ageing, inclusive technologies, and participatory research methodologies. He has held roles at the University of Bath (2016-2023), Canterbury Christ Church University, and Sharjah Women’s College, UAE. His research has been supported by a Horizon 2020 grant and a Fulbright Fellowship, among others.

• Education: PhD in Education (University of Birmingham, 2006), PGCE in Secondary Technology (University of Bath, 1997), MEd (University of Leicester, 1995), BA in Technical Communication (Coventry Polytechnic, 1993).

His research interests include sensory impairment philosophies, accessible museum technologies, and inclusive education policies. Notable projects include the ARCHES initiative on cultural heritage accessibility and the Sound Pad Project, which co-created inclusive technologies with marginalized communities.

He has delivered keynotes at institutions like MIT, Harvard, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and serves on editorial boards for journals such as British Journal of Visual Impairment and Discover Global Issues. His awards include the Fulbright Scholarship and fellowships from the British Computer Society and Metropolitan Museum of Art.