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Dr. Clare Rathbone is a Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology at Oxford Brookes University's School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health. She joined the faculty in 2012 after completing a PhD in Psychology (University of Leeds, 2010) and postdoctoral research at the University of Reading (2010-2012). Her research focuses on autobiographical memory, self-concept, and clinical populations, with notable work funded by the ESRC Future Research Leaders grant (2012-2015). She leads projects like the ARSEP-funded study on multiple sclerosis and identity integration (2021-2024) and collaborates on international initiatives like the Maldivian Sustainable Development project (2024-2025).
Research interests include the interplay between memory and self-identity, particularly in aging, autism, and developmental disorders. Her outreach includes STEM Ambassador roles and creative projects like the stage production 'What is the Self Worth?' (2013). She has published widely in journals such as Memory, Cortex, and Consciousness and Cognition, with over 30 articles addressing topics like nostalgia, future imagery, and cognitive neuroscience.
- Education: PhD Psychology (University of Leeds, 2010)
- Key Awards: ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2010-2011)
- Grants: £1,760 (ARSEP) and £9,860 (Maldives National University) for collaborative projects
Her work bridges clinical, cognitive, and social psychology, emphasizing public engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.
