معرفی
Siobhan Neary is the Head of the International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS) and a Professor of Career Development Practice at the University of Derby, within the College of Arts, Humanities and Education. Her work focuses on career guidance, education policy, and professional development in the career development sector. She leads iCeGS, an institution dedicated to advancing global career guidance through research and practice.
Research & Key Contributions:
- Published extensively on career guidance effectiveness, interdisciplinary education, and mental health in academic settings.
- Conducted evaluations of initiatives like the Gatsby Benchmarks, Skills Bootcamps, and the Effective Transitions Fund.
- Explored topics such as curriculum internationalization, employer-student skill gaps, and the impact of career guidance on social mobility.
Professional Engagement:
- Contributed to policy frameworks and workforce development strategies for the career guidance sector.
- Authored guides and literature reviews on career management skills, professional identity, and online mentoring quality.
- Collaborated on international projects, including comparative studies between Malaysia/UK and Pakistan/UK on career education.
Labs/Teams: Leads iCeGS, fostering global collaborations and producing annual reviews documenting research and initiatives. Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing educational policy, employability, and mental health.
Grants & Advising: Managed evaluations for government-funded programs (e.g., NAHT Aspire, SCiP Alliance Toolkit) and advised on workforce needs in careers and public health sectors. No explicit awards listed, though her extensive publications reflect recognition in her field.
