Claire Lee

Claire Lee is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Psychological Research within Oxford Brookes University, affiliated with the School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health. Her work centers on children's agency, identity formation, and transformative learning through arts-based and participatory methods.

• PhD in Education (2020)
• MSc in Educational Research
• PGCE
• BA

Her research spans:

• Social justice-oriented learning
• Eco-pedagogies
• Education for global citizenship
• Critical hope in educational settings
• Children's literacies and wellbeing

Recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to understanding children's experiences in uncertain times, including military family transitions, pandemic home education, and ethical research practices. Projects like Our Earth, Our Futures and Supporting ALL to Thrive highlight cross-cultural collaborations with schools in the UK and Maldives.

Scientific awards include:

• Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Grant (2024-2025)
• Maldives National University Grant (2024-2025)
• Oxford Brookes Research Excellence Award (2022-2023)
• ESRC Doctoral Studentship (2016-2019)

As part of the Applied Social Psychology and Developmental Psychology groups, she collaborates on projects addressing SEND education, digital practices, and sustainability. Professional memberships include BERA, UKLA, BAICE, and SCiP Alliance.