Ms Jo Hutchinson
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Job title: Deputy Head of iCeGS (Research)
Email: j.hutchinson@derby.ac.uk
Personal website: www.derby.ac.uk/icegs/staff-and-associates/icegs-staff/jo-hutchinson-deputy-head-of-icegs-research
Phone No: 01332 591267
Room: S413
Recent publications
- Hutchinson, J. and Moore, N. (2010) Integrating the STEM and careers agendas in schools. Career Guidance Today, 18(3), pp.10-12.
- Hooley, T., Hutchinson, J. and Watts, A.G. (2010) Careering Through The Web. The Potential of Web 2.0 and 3.0 Technologies for Career Development and Career Support Services. London: UKCES.
- Hooley, T., Hutchinson, J., & Watts, A. G. (2010) Enhancing Choice? The Role of Technology in the Career Support Market. London: UKCES.
- Coldwell, M., Hutchinson, J. Jackson, A. And Steill, B. (2009) Planning Careers Education and Guidance Projects: Learning from the Small‐scale Careers Education and Guidance Initiative. London: Training and Development Agency for schools.
- Hutchinson, J. and Parker, G. (2009) How do Young People (in the region) form their Views on Future Learning and Career Options?Derby: International Centre for Guidance Studies, University of Derby.
- Neary, S. and Hutchinson, J. (2009) More questions than answers: the role of practitioner research in professional practice. In: Reid, H. ed. Constructing the Future: Career Guidance for Changing Contexts, Stourbridge: Institute of Career Guidance., pp. 42-50.
- Ravenhall, M. Hutchinson, J. and Neary-Booth, S. (2009) Understanding Advancement. iCeGS Occasional Paper. Derby: Centre for Guidance Studies, University of Derby.
- Bowes, L., Christopoulos, M., Hutchinson, J., Jeffels, S., Richards, L. and Subhra, G. (2008) Community Health Evaluation in Normanton. Derby: International Centre of Guidance Studies (iCeGS), University of Derby and Derby City Partnership.
- Hutchinson, J., Stagg, P. and Bentley, K. (2009) STEM Careers Awareness Timelines. Attitudes and Ambitions Towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM at Key Stage 3). Derby: International Centre for Guidance Studies, University of Derby.
Department: International Centre for Guidance Studies
Faculty: Education, Health and Sciences
School: School of Education
Subject Area: Education
I am Deputy Head of the International Centre for Guidance Studies, I am a professional social science researcher who has managed numerous research, evaluation, strategy development and consultation projects throughout my research career. I have managed and directed projects for a range of clients include government departments, national and regional agencies, and local authorities. At iCeGS I am responsible for developing, delivering and overseeing all research activities, and the work of iCeGS' research teams. Recent projects that I have directed include:
- A reivew of the equality and diversity implications of careers support in schools for young people aged 9 - 16 years for the Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Research papers for the UK Commission for Employment and Skills on the role of information technology within the careers support market
- Qualitative, in-depth research on teenaged mothers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, and on young people who are NEET in Derby and Derbyshire for the East Midlands Improvement and Efficiency Partnership
- Survey and case study work in schools for the STEM Careers Awareness Timelines project for DFE with CEI at Warwick University and Isinglass
Teaching responsibilities
- Co-leader of modules on the MA Education: Guidance Studies
- Lead and support 2 core modules on the Academic Practice in Research Programme
Professional interests
Career and career related learning, social inclusion, economic development, evaluation and other research methodologies and research ethics.
Research interests
Research interests are closely aligned to professional interests, with a particular emphasis on young people, participation and equality and diversity.
Membership of professional bodies and advisory committees
Chair, University Research Ethics Committee
Member, University Research and Research Degrees Committee
Media experience
Books and journal articles
Undergraduate qualifications
- BA (Hons) Geography, University of Manchester
Postgraduate qualifications
- MA Town and Regional Planning, Sheffield University
Research posts
| Institution | Project | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Metropolitan University | Policy Research Institute | |
| SQW Ltd | Skills and lifelong learning team | |
| De Montfort University | Leicester Business School |
