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Dr Stuart R Hanscomb is a Senior Lecturer in Social & Environmental Sustainability at the University of Glasgow, with affiliations at the Crichton Campus. He holds a PhD in Existentialism from Durham University and has taught philosophy and psychology at institutions including Durham, Stirling, and Edinburgh Universities. His research focuses on critical thinking, existentialism, virtue theory, and the psychology/philosophy of higher education, particularly student experience and authenticity.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology, Hull University
- PhD in Existentialism, Durham University
Research Interests:
- Psychology and philosophy of higher education (student emotion, authenticity)
- Virtue ethics and critical thinking pedagogy
- Existentialism in art, comedy, and cultural studies
- Environmental ethics and disaster risk reduction policies
Publications Trends: Recent work bridges philosophy with environmental sustainability (e.g., nature-based solutions) and humor analysis. His 2023 book Critical Thinking: The Basics is a key text in pedagogical philosophy. Earlier research explored punk culture’s existential dimensions and interdisciplinary education frameworks.
Grants & Projects:
- HEA-funded study on feedback vivas (2011-12)
- Development of integrated degree programs at Crichton Campus (2009-10)
- Mountainview consultancy on emotion in persuasion (2001-03)
Supervision: Advised Hui Wang on critical thinking assessment methodologies. Regularly supervises dissertations on environmental communication and ethics.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on environmental policy and education initiatives. Active in Glasgow University’s learning-and-teaching networks.
