Lyn Robinson-Smith

Lyn Robinson-Smith is a Research Fellow (Trial Manager) at the York Trials Unit within the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. She has an interdisciplinary focus bridging health and education, with expertise in randomized controlled trials and research involving infancy, birth experiences, breastfeeding, and early years education.

• Current Role: Research Fellow (Trial Manager) at York Trials Unit
• Past Role: Led education trials at Durham University’s School of Education
• Research Themes: Infant sleep, breastfeeding outcomes, early childhood education, home learning environments

Education:

• BSc (Hons) in Biological Anthropology (Health and Human Sciences)
• MSc by Research in Biological Anthropology
• PhD in Biological Anthropology (Durham University)

Research Overview Dr. Robinson-Smith specializes in large-scale randomized controlled trials across health and education sectors. Her work includes projects like Maths Champions, ReflectEd, BRIGHT, and EasyPeasy, focusing on early childhood development, educational interventions, and health outcomes related to infant sleep and breastfeeding. Publications span journals like Sleep Medicine, Maternal & Child Nutrition, and reports for the Education Endowment Foundation.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining biological anthropology with practical applications in education and health policy. Contact: lyn.robinson-smith@york.ac.uk