College of Health, Psychology and Social Care staff

Mandy qualified as a Registered Learning Disability Nurse in 1987 and spent 20 years in this field of clinical practice. Mandy moved into academia and became a lecturer in the College of Health and Social Care at the University of Derby. Mandy is now a Senior Lecturer and Assistant Programme Leader for Foundation Degree Nursing Associates and Assistant Practitioners

Alexander is a Postgraduate Research Student and Associate Lecturer in Psychology. He uses quantitative research methods to explore fake news, with a specific focus on moral reasoning and metacognition.

Craig Gunton-Day is a registered nurse who teaches on the Adult Nursing programmes at the University of Derby. Craig has a background of working in Emergency Medicine (A&E) and the Ambulance Service.

Jenny is a critical Developmental Psychologist who specialises in qualitative methods. Jenny has a long-standing research interest in the arts and exploring the ways in which the co-production of artwork in educational settings shapes children’s understanding and experiences of the visual arts.

Georgia Harris is a Associate Lecturer in Forensic Psychology. She has worked across prison, hospital and community settings as part of her professional practice and actively seeks opportunities for continuing professional development.

Alison works one day a week for the University of Derby and the rest of the week in independent Occupational Therapy practice.