Rosslyn Dray

Rosslyn Dray is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Bournemouth University, specializing in mental health and substance use. She contributes to postgraduate and undergraduate practice learning programs and serves as a Practice Educator.

• Education: Graduate Certificate in Practice Education (2017), MA Advanced Mental Health Practice (2015), BA Social Work (2007), Advanced Diploma in Counselling (2002), BA History (1998)

Her research focuses on

• Alcohol/substance use during pregnancy
• Adult safeguarding against hate crimes
• Disability rights in legal frameworks
• Cross-cultural suicide prevention

She utilizes neonate simulators and restorative justice models in training.

Recent publications (2020-2024) span mortality misclassification analysis in Islamic vs. Western countries, safeguarding innovations for disabled adults, and simulation-based education tools for social work students.

Scientific recognition includes

• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2021)

Active in external engagements through St Aldhelm's Orchestra (Trustee) and Practice Educator Learning Partnership.