Thomas Hunt

Dr. Thomas Hunt is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Derby's College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. He leads the Mathematics Anxiety Research Group (MARG) and chairs the College Research Committee. His work focuses on the interplay between emotion and mathematical processing, particularly in educational and healthcare contexts. Hunt holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a PgCert in Research Methods, and a PhD.

Research Interests: Mathematics anxiety, resilience, and confidence; maths education in professional settings (e.g., healthcare dosing calculations); cognitive-emotional interactions in learning. His work emphasizes practical strategies for reducing anxiety and improving educational outcomes.

Recent Contributions: Authored/co-authored key publications on measuring maths anxiety and resilience, parent-child math interactions, and pandemic-era online learning effects. Presented at conferences including the Mathematical Resilience Network and the Mathematical Cognition and Learning Society.

• Professional Memberships: Chartered Psychologist (BPS), Senior Fellow of HEA
• Media Engagement: BBC Radio 4 appearances, Pearson Education blogs, and national newspaper features
• International Collaboration: Workshops in Turkey, Uganda, and Romania; cross-cultural anxiety studies

Labs/Teams: Directs the Mathematics Anxiety Research Group (www.marg.wp.derby.ac.uk), which develops tools for anxiety measurement and intervention.