Julia Hill

Julia Hill is a lecturer at The University of Melbourne, specializing in mathematics and numeracy education. Her research focuses on integrating positive psychology principles into STEM pedagogy, particularly to address issues like mathematical wellbeing and anxiety. She collaborates with educators to develop strategies for fostering resilient, emotionally supportive learning environments.

Hill’s work emphasizes the critical role of teacher-student relationships in shaping students’ attitudes toward mathematics. Her recent research explores how negative classroom experiences contribute to long-term math anxiety and proposes actionable solutions for educators, including emotion normalization and trauma-informed teaching approaches.

She has received funding through the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship, though no specific scientific awards are documented. Hill actively engages in research supervision and consulting/advising roles, bridging academic theory with classroom practice.