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Cormac McGrath is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education at Stockholm University, where he is affiliated with the Higher Education Learning Practices (HELP) research group. His academic journey began with training as a secondary school teacher in English and Philosophy, followed by work with teacher training at Harvard School of Education's Project Zero. He later served as an Educational Developer at Karolinska Institutet (KI) while completing his doctoral thesis on change practice and agency in higher education.
McGrath's research spans multiple interconnected domains within higher education. His early work focused on educational change, collegial leadership, and academic development, as evidenced by publications like 'The Ebb and Flow of Educational Change' and 'Change in a Culture of Collegiality and Consensus-Seeking.' More recently, his research has evolved to address cutting-edge issues in educational technology, particularly the integration of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning environments. His work on MOOCs, virtual patients in medical education, and learning analytics demonstrates his commitment to innovative educational practices.
An analysis of McGrath's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward examining the ethical and practical implications of AI in education. His 2024-2025 work focuses extensively on AI literacy in teacher education, responsible AI implementation, assessment practices in the age of generative AI, and privacy concerns in educational technologies. This research agenda reflects his position at the forefront of addressing how emerging technologies reshape educational landscapes while maintaining ethical standards.
McGrath has been actively involved in several significant research projects, including 'Demystifying AI literacy in teacher training programmes,' 'AI literacy for Swedish Teacher Education,' and 'Ethical and Legal Challenges in Relationship to AI-driven practices in higher education.' His work often takes an interdisciplinary approach, connecting educational theory with practical applications across medical education, law, public health, and general higher education contexts.
As an academic developer and researcher, McGrath has made substantial contributions to understanding how educational change occurs within university settings, with particular attention to the role of academic developers as brokers of change. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation strategies, making his research valuable to both scholars and practitioners in the field of higher education.
