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Biography

Dr Nicola Treby is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of Roehampton, working with undergraduate, postgraduate, Masters and doctoral students. During her employment within HEIs Nicola has been the course leader for the MA in Educational Practice, led the university component of SCITT partnerships, acted as coinvestigator for Gatsby funded research and has undertaken UK and international consultancy work. Her expertise spans both the primary and secondary phases of science education, professional practice and professional learning. Currently Nicola is the programme leader for the PhD (Prof.). Prior to working in HEIs Nicola was an Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) in Surrey. Collectively Nicola has over 25 years experience in education. Prior to this Nicola worked within Public Health Laboratories.  

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Biochemical Sciences 

PGCE Science Education

MA Education

EdD Education

Research interests

Science education

Professional attrition

Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) as a framework for examining professional practice. 

Professional affiliations

Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) 

Member of the Association for Science Education (ASE) 

Member of the British Educational Research Association (BERA) 

Member of the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network (London cluster)  

Member of the National Association for Pastoral Care in Education (NAPCE) 

External positions

Member, Science subject expert group, Oak National Academy

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