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Dr Rebecca Barnes is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, where she has worked since 2013. Her academic career spans molecular genetics research on African trypanosomes and pedagogical research in higher education.
- BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and Genetics, University of Nottingham
- PhD in Molecular Parasitology, University of Glasgow
Her research interests focus on pedagogical strategies, including:
- Quantitative analysis of undergraduate student sense of belonging and imposter syndrome
- Evaluation of teaching platforms like Lt for lab protocols
- Design of gamified learning tools (e.g., protein purification card game)
Recent publications highlight her transition from molecular parasitology to science education, with a 2025 book on hypothesis-driven bioscience practicals and 2021-2020 pedagogical works.
Scientific Awards:
- University of Sheffield Senate Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (2018)
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2016)
- Member of the Royal Society of Biology (2014)
She supervises student projects in science communication and leads the School's Student Voice initiative, integrating student feedback into curriculum improvements.
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