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Professor Wendy Garnham is a distinguished academic in the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex, specializing in pedagogy and active learning. She holds a D.Phil. in Psychology from Sussex and has extensive teaching experience across all academic levels, including roles as Head of Sixth Form and Teaching Fellow. Her research focuses on active learning strategies, outdoor education, and student transitions in higher education. She co-founded the Active Learning Network (ALN), a global initiative with over 40 satellite groups, and chairs the SEDA Papers Committee. She has received numerous awards, including the National Teaching Fellowship (2020) and the Global Academic Good Practice Award (2021).
Education:
- B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London (1989–1992)
- D.Phil. Psychology, University of Sussex (1992–1995)
- PGCE Early Years, University of Brighton (2001–2003)
- PGCertHE Education, University of Sussex (2018–2019)
Research Interests: Professor Garnham’s work bridges psychology and pedagogy, emphasizing active learning, outdoor education, and student transitions. She co-edited Outdoor Learning in Higher Education (2024) and Social Psychology for Foundation Year (2024). Her projects include the Talis Elevate collaboration and the Padlet Project, focusing on digital tools and student engagement.
Awards & Grants:
- 2020: National Teaching Fellowship, SEDA Fellowship
- 2021: Global Academic Good Practice Award
- 2023: Pearson Award for Outstanding Student Support
- Grants from Nuffield Foundation and ESRC on prejudice development, mental representation, and pedagogical innovation
Teaching & Leadership: She leads Foundation Year modules in Applied Psychology and Social Psychology, and directs the Student Experience program across multiple disciplines. She co-hosts SEDA’s Transition and Outdoor Learning Communities of Practice and serves on SEDA’s executive committee.
Labs/Teams: Active Learning Network (co-founder), SEDA Advisory Board, and the Outdoor Learning Community of Practice.
