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Dr. Sarah MacQuarrie is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Education at the University of Manchester's Manchester Institute of Education. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Strathclyde and has extensive teaching experience across multiple institutions including the University of Strathclyde and Robert Gordon University. Her research focuses on equitable education practices, teacher engagement, outdoor learning, and bilingual education, particularly in Gaelic medium contexts.
- Academic Credentials: MA(Hons) Psychology (Glasgow), MSc Research Methods in Psychology (Strathclyde), PhD Psychology (Strathclyde)
Research emphasizes knowledge equity, inclusive curricula, and the intersection of psychology with educational policy. Key projects include fostering practitioner-researcher collaboration, evaluating Gaelic medium education assessment gaps, and promoting nature-based pedagogy. She leads the MEd Psychology of Education program accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Recent work explores adolescent wellbeing through latent profile analysis and the role of PE in school communities. Her 49+ publications span journals like Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning and Education 3-13. Awards include Fellowships from the British Psychological Society and AdvanceHE.
- Editorial Roles: Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning, Education 3-13, Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs
Service roles include Chair of Malpractice Panels for the Faculty of Humanities and leadership in admissions at Manchester Institute of Education. She supervises doctoral students on topics like bilingual education and wellbeing interventions.
