Lisa Bagust

Lisa Bagust is a Senior Enterprise Fellow and LifeLab teacher at the University of Southampton, leading secondary education programs, the Young Health Champions qualification, and the LifeLab EACH-B Research trial. She focuses on enhancing science education and health literacy through engaging students in scientific research. Her work bridges health messaging and adolescent wellbeing, supported by collaborative projects with schools and universities.

Her career includes roles as Head of Science in Southampton schools, curriculum mentorship for PGCE students, and involvement in educational initiatives funded by the TDA. She holds certifications in Science and Technology Education Management, emphasizing pedagogical innovation. Key projects include developing paired school-university placements and mentoring frameworks.

Her research interests span science and health education, adolescent wellbeing, and health literacy. Notable contributions include trials evaluating LifeLab's impact on health literacy and studies on youth responses to public health crises like the pandemic. Awards include the Vice Chancellor's Collegiality Award (2016) and the Royal Society Health & Wellbeing Award (2024).