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Dr. Hayley Henderson is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Deputy Head of Subject (Business) at the University of Northampton, within the Northampton Business School. She is affiliated with the Department of Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour and is actively involved in academic leadership, curriculum innovation, and international education partnerships.
Education:
- PhD in Stakeholder Perspectives Towards Online Safeguarding of Children with Special Educational Needs (SEND), Bournemouth University (2022)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), 2012
- PGCE in Teaching in Higher Education, 2011
- ITIL v3 Certificate, ISEB - British Computer Society, 2008
- Master in Business Computing, University of Northampton, 2002
- Bachelor in Computing and Business, University of Northampton, 2001
Her research focuses on digital literacy, eSafety in education, online harms, digital wellbeing, and the role of virtual communities. She explores how digital technologies impact learning, inclusion, and employability, particularly in educational contexts and for vulnerable groups such as children with special educational needs. Her work emphasizes techno-socio engagement, stakeholder perspectives, and blended learning models. She is committed to inclusive teaching practices and has led major curriculum redesigns for the MBA and BA HRM programmes.
Her recent publications show a strong trend in digital safety, digital competence, and educational technology, with interdisciplinary applications in both business and education. From safeguarding children online to enhancing digital fluency in higher education, her research bridges computing, pedagogy, and social responsibility. She has published in key conferences such as ECEL, ICERI, and IFIP, and has a forthcoming book chapter in 2025 with Palgrave Macmillan.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- ITIL v3 Certification from British Computer Society
Dr. Henderson advises PhD students and is currently accepting new candidates in areas related to online harms, digital rights, and digital wellbeing. She has been instrumental in delivering UK higher education programmes internationally, including in China, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and the UAE. She has held leadership roles such as Programme Leader for the MBA and Academic Tutor, and has contributed to staff development, quality assurance, and student experience enhancement. While no specific grants are listed, her research output and international collaborations suggest active engagement in funded or institutionally supported projects.
She is actively involved in research groups and networks focused on digital education and online safety, contributing to a growing interdisciplinary fingerprint in digital literacy, employability skills, and virtual communities. Her work with organisations like Palgrave Macmillan and international academic conferences indicates strong scholarly networking and collaborative research activity.
