معرفی
Valerie Todd serves as a Lecturer in Psychology within the Department of Psychology at Aberystwyth University, specializing in health psychology and educational research with emphasis on vulnerable populations and academic wellbeing challenges.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University
- MA in Research and Consultancy from Lancaster University
- PhD in Health Research from Liverpool John Moores University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Her primary research investigates health inequalities among vulnerable groups through externally funded projects including refugee wellbeing interventions, social integration studies in divided communities, and language barrier analyses in BAME populations. Secondary work focuses on academic stressors like test anxiety, self-efficacy, and impostor syndrome, recently culminating in a validated measurement tool for academic impostor experiences. This research bridges mental health services and educational psychology, highlighting systemic barriers in higher education settings.
Dr. Todd's publication on impostor syndrome measurement demonstrates growing scholarly impact in understanding psychological barriers within academic environments, reflecting broader trends in mental health assessment within educational contexts.
Scientific Awards:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
She actively mentors three doctoral candidates while leading externally funded research initiatives examining wellbeing disparities. Her administrative contributions include committee leadership and personal tutoring roles across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Professional memberships include the British Psychological Society and Association for Psychological Science, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Todd's work directly advances Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and quality education through community-engaged research methodologies and pedagogical innovations.
