Ms Jo Hutchinson
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Job title: Principal Research Fellow
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 591367
Room: E224
Recent publications
- Hooley, T., Devins, D., Watts, A. G., Hutchinson, J., Marriott, J. & Walton, F. (2012). Tackling Unemployment, Supporting Business and Developing Careers. London: UKCES.
- Hooley, T., Hutchinson, J. and Neary, S. (2012). Supporting STEM Students into STEM Careers: A Practical Introduction for Academics. Derby: International Centre for Guidaance Studies (iCeGS), University of Derby.
- Hutchinson, J. (2012). Career-related learning and science education: The changing landscape. School Science Review, 346: 91-98.
- Hutchinson, J. and Wagstaff, T. (2012). Young People's Attitudes in England Towards Careers in Food and Drink Manufacturing and Processing. Technical Report.York: Improve, Food and Drink Skills Council.
- Hutchinson, J., Rolfe, H., Moore, N., Bysshe, S. and Bentley, K. (2011). All Things Being Equal? Equality and Diversity in Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance. Manchester: Equality and Human Rights Commission.
- Hutchinson, J. & Bentley, K. (2011). STEM Subjects and Jobs: A Longitudinal Perspective of Attitudes Among Key Stage 3 Students, 2008 - 2010. Derby: International Centre for Guidance Studies, University of Derby.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ravenhall, M. Hutchinson, J. and Neary-Booth, S. (2009) Understanding Advancement. iCeGS Occasional Paper. Derby: 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 a Principal Research Fellow at the International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS). iCeGS is a research centre which explores issues associated with career transitions for all ages through a range of research, policy analysis, literature review and professional engagement. I am a social science researcher who has managed numerous research, evaluation, strategy development and consultation projects throughout my research career. Recent projects inlcude:
- A benchmarking study of good practice in STEM career related learning for the Gatsby Charitable Foundation.
- A study of boys and girls perceptions of career for Chwarae Teg
- A research project examining the role of school leadership in the support for STEM career related learning in schools for the National STEM Centre
- 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
- Research Supervision module in the Academic Practice in Research programme
- Research ethics module in the Master of Research programme
Professional interests
Career and career related learning, social capital, 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
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy.
Media experience
Books and journal articles
Undergraduate qualifications
- BA (Hons) Geography, University of Manchester
Postgraduate qualifications
- MA Town and Regional Planning, Sheffield University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, University of Derby
Research posts
| Institution | Project | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Metropolitan University | Policy Research Institute | |
| SQW Ltd | Skills and lifelong learning team | |
| De Montfort University | Leicester Business School |
