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Bethan Mitchell is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Health, Care and Wellbeing Research and Innovation Group. She is actively involved in educational research, with a focus on higher and adult education, health promotion, and sociomaterial perspectives on teacher resilience. Her professional roles include external examiner duties at the University of Stirling and the University of Plymouth, and internal and chair roles in PhD vivas at Bath Spa University and the University of Bath.
Her research interests include:
- Actor-Network Theory in education
- Health behaviour and health promotion
- Teacher resilience and work engagement
- Curriculum development, particularly in Wales
- Professional learning and practitioner inquiry
- Educational complexity and uncertainty
Bethan's recent publications, spanning from 2011 to 2025, reflect a strong thematic focus on educational change, professional practice, and the application of sociomaterial and actor-network theories. Her work often involves collaboration with scholars such as Carmel Conn and Matt Hutt, particularly in edited volumes and conference workshops. The trend in her research output shows increasing engagement with systemic and interdisciplinary approaches to education, especially in the context of health and wellbeing.
She has received the following award:
- Partner of Choice, 1 Dec 2009
Bethan is actively involved in advising and professional development, frequently presenting at workshops and symposia on publishing, doctoral research, and educational change. She has contributed to PhD training through speaking engagements on making research feasible and navigating post-PhD publishing. While no formal list of advisees is provided, her extensive involvement in PhD examination suggests mentorship and advisory roles. She is part of collaborative networks across the Welsh education system and beyond, working on partnerships and systemic agency in educational reform.
She is a member of the Health, Care and Wellbeing Research and Innovation Group, which serves as her primary research unit, fostering interdisciplinary work in health and education.
