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Dr. Edward Tolhurst is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Staffordshire University, based in the School of Health, Science and Wellbeing. He specializes in dementia studies, aging, and healthcare, with a focus on sociocultural factors shaping dementia experiences. He leads the MSc in Medical Education and the Step Up to Master’s program, and serves as a Research Ethics Coordinator and member of the University’s Research Ethics Committee. His professional roles include advisory positions with the European Sociological Association and Coventry and Warwick NHS Research Ethics Committee.
- PhD in Health Studies, Staffordshire University
- PgCert in Higher and Professional Education
- MA in Social Research (University of Warwick)
- BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy (University of Liverpool)
His research explores relational dynamics in dementia care, including spousal caregiving, gendered experiences, and personhood preservation. He has secured grants from the British Academy/Leverhulme totaling £8,246 for studies on dementia care relationships and worker support. His work bridges sociology, healthcare, and education, emphasizing ethical care practices and sociocultural narratives.
Teaching spans postgraduate and undergraduate courses in dementia awareness, medical education, and research methods. He supervises doctoral students and examines PhD theses, demonstrating commitment to academic mentorship.
Key awards include Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His interdisciplinary approach integrates qualitative methods with policy analysis, addressing gaps in dementia care and aging studies.
