Jeremy Oldfield

Dr. Jeremy Oldfield is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the School of Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. His research explores resilience through a social ecological lens, focusing on at-risk populations in Guatemala and the UK.

• PhD in Psychology of Education, University of Manchester (2013)
• MEd Psychology of Education, University of Manchester
• BSc (Hons) Psychology, Coventry University

His work spans resilience-building post-disasters, mental health of students with special needs, bullying in educational settings, and ecological approaches to child development. Publications highlight a mix of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with a focus on Guatemala and UK residential care.

Research outputs include studies on teacher resilience, adolescent mental health, and innovative participatory methods like video interviewing. He has contributed to understanding post-traumatic growth and systemic risk factors affecting vulnerable youth.

• Chartered Member, British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Dr. Oldfield teaches and supervises psychology students, with a focus on translating research into educational policy and intervention practices. He has led evaluations of national programs like Achievement for All and explored student non-attendance in higher education.