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Lucy Ractliffe is a Lecturer and academic coordinator at Hartpury University, serving as the Achievement and Success Centre Co-Ordinator and Foundation Year Programme Co-ordinator. She is affiliated with the Department of Sport, where she teaches Sport Science, Psychology, and Business & Enterprise Management. Her role includes academic personal tutoring, module leadership, and supervising applied research projects and dissertations across multiple disciplines.
Education:
- MA in Education, University of the West of England (UWE), awarded December 12, 2019
- PGCHE, University of the West of England (UWE), awarded November 1, 2018
- BSc (Hons) in Physical Education and School Sport, University of Wales Institute Cardiff (Cardiff Met), awarded July 21, 2011
Her research focuses on Sport Psychology, Inclusive Practice, Pedagogy, and Student Identity, with an emphasis on belonging, academic support, and inclusive teaching. She actively contributes to institutional strategies for student success and retention.
Lucy's recent publications and presentations center on student engagement, the impact of foundation year programs, mental health trends post-pandemic, and inclusive educational practices. Her work highlights the importance of targeted support, student identity, and institutional frameworks in enhancing the higher education experience, particularly in land-based universities.
Scientific Awards:
- Senior Fellow of Advance HE
She supervises undergraduate research and dissertation projects and plays a key role in staff development and academic quality assurance. Lucy is also an External Examiner and contributes to curriculum development and validation across UK higher education institutions. She leads initiatives in academic support and wellness development through the Achievement and Success Centre.
Lucy is actively involved in research dissemination through conference presentations and collaborative publications, working with colleagues across education and sport disciplines to improve teaching practices and student outcomes.
