Caroline Lohmann-Hancock

Dr. Caroline Lohmann-Hancock is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), where she serves as Institute Manager of Research Degrees for the Institute of Education and Humanities. She holds an EdD and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Her roles include supervising PhD students, delivering training for doctoral supervisors, and managing research degree programs. She leads the MA Equity and Diversity in Society and MA Harmony and Sustainability: Theory and Practice programs.

Her research focuses on sociology, education, and exclusion, emphasizing poverty, identity, and media representation. Key interests include late diagnosis of learning differences in higher education, sustainability, and inclusive education. She employs qualitative methodologies like interviews, focus groups, and visual data analysis to explore marginalized groups' lived experiences, advocating for socially just policies and pedagogies.

Dr. Lohmann-Hancock has contributed to projects funded by the Welsh Government, Hafan, and others, addressing violence against women, prison education, and disability advocacy. She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and chapters, including work on VAWDASV education models and student experiences in master’s programs. Her SFHEA status reflects her leadership in education innovation and mentorship for staff development.

As a HEA Mentor and external examiner for multiple universities, she promotes teaching excellence. She chairs UWTSD’s Faculty Ethics Committee and participates in committees for widening access, research degrees, and international education collaborations. Her work bridges academic research, policy, and community engagement to foster equity in education systems globally.