Stewart Macdonald

Stewart Macdonald is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Health at Robert Gordon University (RGU), where he has taught Physiotherapy programmes since joining in 2016. He serves as admissions tutor for the Master of Physiotherapy programme and maintains cross-school commitments including the International College and high school access courses.

His educational foundation includes a degree from Glasgow Caledonian University (2007), followed by extensive NHS clinical experience across acute respiratory care, Adult Cystic Fibrosis services, and neurological rehabilitation in stroke care. This background critically informs his academic practice.

Research focuses on Physical Activity Levels, Public Health Promotion, Behavioral Change methodologies, and Mindfulness applications within physiotherapy education. His work bridges clinical expertise with public health strategy, emphasizing practical interventions for chronic illness management and preventive care through evidence-based behavioral approaches.

Professional recognition includes:

• Senior Fellowship, Higher Education Academy

As an active educator, he shapes curriculum development and student admissions while maintaining clinical relevance through ongoing practice engagement. His supervision occurs primarily through programme-level teaching rather than dedicated research mentorship.

Though no formal laboratory exists, his work manifests through community health initiatives and clinical partnerships focused on implementing mindfulness techniques and behavioral change strategies in real-world physiotherapy settings.