William Day

William Day is a Teaching Professor at the School of Psychology, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University. He has been with the institution since 2016, initially as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, then as a Teaching Associate and Deputy Programme Director, and currently as Programme Director for Joint Honours Psychology programmes.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aston University, 2023 (part-time)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (PGCert), Aston University, 2018
• MSc in Health Psychology, Aston University, 2016
• Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Aston University, 2015
• BA (Hons) in Psychology & Philosophy, Heythrop College, University of London, 2010

Research Interests: William focuses on the intersection of chronic 'unseen' illnesses and health/social psychology, utilizing a pluralistic approach that combines phenomenological and discursive methods. His work examines the implications of UK welfare policies (ESA, PIP, UC) on individuals' experiences of belonging, stigma, and wellbeing. He advocates for innovative qualitative techniques such as longitudinal studies, photo elicitation, and visual data analysis to capture holistic narratives.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Graduate Member of the British Psychology Society (MBPsS)

Publications: His recent works emphasize methodological innovations in qualitative psychology, including longitudinal IPA applications, media framing analysis, and creative methods to bridge phenomenology with policy discourse. The academic community has recognized his contributions through a significant number of citations and Mendeley readership.