معرفی
Rachel J. Wilde is an Associate Professor in Education at University College London’s IOE - Education, Practice & Society. She leads modules on the Education Studies BA, specializing in qualitative research methods and workplace learning. Her research focuses on employability, youth transitions, and interprofessional collaboration, with interdisciplinary work spanning anthropology, sociology, and education policy. She has held roles including Programme Leader for Education Studies BA and Admissions Tutor, alongside supervising doctoral students and lecturing on ethnography and professional ethics.
Dr. Wilde’s academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Manchester on gap year phenomena, followed by research roles at LLAKES and a Senior Fellowship from the HEA. Her work addresses youth labor markets, volunteerism, and educational equity, with recent projects exploring engineering consulting teams and youth employment strategies. She actively engages in policy-relevant research and holds grants focused on employability and global citizenship education.
Her research spans themes like immaterial labor in consulting firms, regional employment disparities, and global citizenship through volunteering. Awards include recognition for pedagogical excellence, reflecting her commitment to student mentorship and holistic education. She balances academic rigor with active participation in professional ethics discussions and institutional governance.
