Jade Davies

Jade Davies is a postgraduate researcher at the Manchester Institute of Education (University of Manchester), focusing on social media's impact on adolescent mental health and wellbeing. She holds a Master of Education (Distinction) and a First-Class BSc in Psychology. Previously, she worked as a Research Assistant at UCL's Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE), leading initiatives like the DARE program to address autism-employment gaps. She is affiliated with the Education and Psychology research group and teaches in the School of Environment, Education and Development, covering modules on psychology, education, and research methods.

Her research emphasizes co-creation with marginalized communities, particularly autistic individuals, exploring topics like career progression, support systems, and healthcare access. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and well-being. Key projects include the UKRI-funded #So.Me project analyzing social media's mental health effects and studies on autistic identity and workplace challenges.

Teaching roles include Graduate Teaching Assistant positions and guest lectures on child development and research methodologies. Her work bridges academic research with practical community impact, aiming to improve mental health support and neurodiversity inclusivity across education and employment sectors.