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Dr. Christopher Hand is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Associate Dean (Admissions and Enrolment) at the University of Glasgow's College of Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow and has extensive experience in Higher Education leadership, teaching design, and academic program management. His roles include Programme Leader for the BPS-accredited M.Sc. Psychological Studies and External Examiner for Coventry University's transnational programs.
Education:
- B.A. (2001-2005), M.Sc. (2005-2006), and Ph.D. (2006-2010) in Psychology from the University of Glasgow
Research Interests: Focuses on applied psychological theories in education and digital communication. Key areas include cyberabuse perception, emoji/text interaction effects, trauma's impact on cognition, and pedagogical strategies like play-based learning. Recent projects include analyzing digital risks for children and evaluating playful learning interventions in Africa.
Publications: Over 45 peer-reviewed articles and reports, with recent work exploring emoji influence on message interpretation, cyberabuse dynamics, and cognitive effects of social isolation during the pandemic. Themes emphasize digital communication psychology and educational technology impacts.
Grants & Supervision:
- Secured £77k+ for Africa's playful learning initiative and £20k for pandemic cognitive studies
- Supervised multiple Ph.D. students on topics like international student success and technology-enhanced feedback
Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary projects through the School of Education and collaborations with institutions like VVOB and the Lego Foundation.
