Simon Massey

Dr. Simon Massey is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Head of the School of Sociology and Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University. He serves as the Education Lead for the department and directs the Q-Step Centre, which focuses on teaching quantitative methods from Foundation Year to Postgraduate study. His research intersects Quantitative Methods with the Sociology of Education, emphasizing attitudinal measurement, educational identities, and pedagogical innovation.

• Current roles: Associate Head of School, Director of Q-Step Centre
• Teaching philosophy prioritizes student-centred learning, career preparation, and feedback integration
• Supervision areas: Sociology of Education, Research Methods, Quantitative Methods

His research explores attitudes toward education, particularly Mathematics and Statistics, and he contributes as an Academic Editor for Social Sciences in the Teaching Statistics journal. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting his commitment to pedagogical excellence.

Previous roles include coordinating Manchester Met's Numeracy Support Service ('The Numeracy Project'), providing cross-university guidance in numeracy and statistical research methods. He remains actively engaged in advancing education through strategic leadership and research.