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Dr. Rick Hayman is an Associate Professor (Education) and Faculty Director for Access and Participation at Northumbria University, UK. He holds a PhD, MSc in Sport, and a PGCE in Education. His research focuses on higher education policy, student experience, and inclusive practices, particularly in sport-related education. He leads initiatives on widening participation, peer support programs, and academic transition challenges.
His educational qualifications include:
- PhD in Sport (2012)
- MSc in Sport (2012)
- PGCE in Education (2012)
Research Interests: Hayman explores student integration, transition to university, and equity in education. His work emphasizes sport students' unique challenges, including social integration, well-being, and pedagogical approaches. He also investigates the impact of cultural capital and peer mentorship on academic success.
Recent publications highlight themes like ethnic minority postgraduate access, sport student well-being, and post-pandemic staff health. His work often employs transition theory and role strain theory to analyze student experiences.
Awards:
- Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Advising & Grants: Hayman has supervised one documented research project (peer-support program evaluation) and collaborates on initiatives like the Inclusive Intern Partnership Scheme. His activities include presenting at conferences on topics such as financial hardship support and sport specialization impacts.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with cross-institutional teams in Northumbria's Access and Participation office, and collaborates globally on staff well-being studies.
