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Rachel Maunder is an Associate Professor in Psychology of Education at the University of Northampton, where she serves as Programme Leader for BSc Psychology (Developmental and Educational) and Learning and Teaching Lead for Psychology. She is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
- Education: BSc First Class in Psychology (Liverpool John Moores University), PhD in Psychology (Liverpool John Moores University), PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
Research Interests: Her work focuses on children’s peer relationships, school bullying, transitions in education, and student-staff partnerships. She explores how these elements shape educational experiences and well-being across developmental stages.
Article Trends: Recent publications highlight social inequality in teacher responses to identity-based bullying (2025), Maslow’s relevance in education (2025), friendship quality in primary schools (2025), teacher resilience (2025), and cross-cultural academic acculturation (2025). Key themes include bullying interventions, student-faculty collaboration, and empathy training for educators.
Scientific Awards:
- Chartered Member, British Psychological Society
- Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy
Teaching & Supervision: Coordinates PSY1008, PSY2017, and PSY3023 modules. Supervises PhD students in Psychology, Education, Social Work, and Arts. Teaches on MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health and MSc Applied Psychology programmes.
Labs & Teams: Leads the institutional URB@N scheme (Undergraduate Research Bursaries) and contributes to the Centre for Active Digital Education. Collaborates with researchers like Professor Chris Monks on projects such as ‘Our Class’ resources for friendship education in primary schools.
