Joanne Cummings

Joanne Cummings is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, serving as Programme Lead for the BA Psychology degree. She holds roles in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Health within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her work emphasizes compassionate pedagogy, student support, and curriculum development. She designs research-led teaching materials and supervises dissertations across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Joanne is a Chartered Psychologist (C.Psychol) and Senior Fellow of Advance HE.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Psychology, University of Strathclyde (2014)
• MRes Psychology, University of Strathclyde (2010)
• BSc Honours Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University (2009)

Research Interests: Joanne investigates the imposter phenomenon in higher education, focusing on academic stress, perfectionism, and intervention design. She also explores physical activity interventions for stroke survivors and cognitive measurement in brain trauma patients. Methodological expertise includes N-of-1 trials and time-series analyses.

Recent Work Trends: Her publications highlight peer assessment innovations and stroke rehabilitation strategies, reflecting her dual focus on pedagogy and clinical psychology.

• Awards: 2021 HaSS Faculty Teaching Excellence Award and multiple annual Teaching Excellence nominations.

Advising & Grants: Co-investigator on a peer assessment project (2023–2026). Supervises undergraduate/postgraduate students and sits on internal/external committees.

Lab/Teams: Active in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Collaborative Writing Group and BPS Education Section committees.