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Dr. Suanne Gibson is an Associate Professor of Inclusive Education at the University of Plymouth, affiliated with the School of Society and Culture within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business. She holds dual roles as co-UK lead with CITED and Interim Director of the Plymouth Institute of Education (2020–2021). Her career spans over two decades, specializing in disability rights, inclusive education policy, and critical pedagogy. She has contributed to international publications, testified at the UK Parliament, and led impactful projects like the ‘Are We Included?’ mentorship initiative.
Her research focuses on systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups in education, particularly during crises like the pandemic. She has pioneered frameworks such as the ‘Acknowledge, Understand, Provide’ (AUP) model and co-developed the Teachers’ Inclusion Climate Scale. Notable awards include the FoAHB Research Award (2022) and National Teaching Fellowship (2012).
Her teaching spans undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, emphasizing student-centered methodologies and socio-cultural theory. She has supervised numerous research degrees and contributed to initiatives like the DaniMation Summer Camp, fostering inclusive practices in animation education for neurodiverse youth.
Key projects include ‘Opportunity Plymouth,’ empowering undergraduates as mentors for Year 10 students, and collaborations with third-sector organizations to drive cross-sector change. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
- Education: Doctoral Scholarship at Oxford Brookes University (1998–2001), Research Assistant at UCL Institute of Education (1999–2001)
- Grants/Initiatives: Over £1M in secured funding for inclusive education projects, including EU and UKRI grants
Her articles critically address post-pandemic exclusion, policy failures in HE accessibility, and global cross-comparison of parental perspectives on disability education. She advocates for ‘nothing about us without us’ principles, ensuring disabled voices shape reforms.
