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Professor Douglas Newton is an Honorary Professor in the School of Education at Durham University and Professor Emeritus at Newcastle University. His work focuses on science and technology education, creativity in teaching, and the interplay between emotions and learning. He has authored influential books such as Thinking with Feeling and developed the UFlow Meter medical device. His research spans educational pedagogy, peer review practices, and mentoring in higher education.
Newton’s career includes roles as Director of the Doctorate in Education at Newcastle and leadership in teacher training. He has published widely in journals like International Journal of Science Education and contributed to policy initiatives, including diabetes education programs like DAFNE. His awards include the Guinness Award for Science Education and recognition as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Research interests emphasize fostering productive thought through emotional engagement, creative classroom practices, and evidence-based teaching strategies. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as exploring humanoid robots in education and chemical language barriers for non-traditional students. Current work addresses the research-teaching nexus in initial teacher training and emotional training for educators.
- Key Projects: DAFNE insulin management program, UFlow Meter invention, Durham Commission on Creativity
- Grants: Multiple research grants supporting education innovation and medical device development
Newton supervises doctoral students in areas like science education and creativity, mentoring early-career researchers across disciplines. His lab work includes collaborations on medical informatics and teacher training resources.
