Convenor
Dr Tracy Ann Hayes is an associate professor of education at Plymouth Marjon University. An educator, researcher and writer, she is first-generation in her family to access higher education. With a background in youth and community work, science communication and outdoor learning, she is committed to fostering curiosity and critical thinking across disciplines. Tracy’s academic research focuses on the role of storytelling, play, creativity and imagination in learning, particularly in relation to environmental awareness, youth engagement and social change. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and books, contributed to interdisciplinary projects, and regularly presents at national and international conferences. Tracy also serves as an active member of the Â鶹ÒùÔº, where she contributes to advancing educational research and supporting scholarly communities. Beyond academia, she collaborates with artists, communities and educators to create spaces for dialogue and reflection, inspiring inclusive and transformative approaches to education.
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Blending organic & co-created digital environments to support neurodivergent young people in mainstream education
This blog post reflects on our podcast Bridging Worlds, a research study that combines outdoor learning, youth work, and digital creativity through Minecraft. Funded by a Â鶹ÒùÔº-Kusuma Trust award,...
Continue reading blog postThis online session is aimed at those who: are new to peer review Â鶹ÒùÔº abstracts would like to peer review for Â鶹ÒùÔº in future are more experienced but would like the reassurance of a...
Daisy and Dylan walk to school carrying smart school bags. Threads are attached to Daisy’s bag – which is bulging at the seams – threatening to trip and slow her pace. Less visible threads...
Continue reading blog postThis special issue shares findings from research supported by a historical educational research to explore the impact of higher education (HE) on first-in-family students, some of whom...
Continue reading blog postThis special issue shares findings from research supported by a Â鶹ÒùÔº Brian Simon fellowship fund grant to do historical educational research to explore the impact of higher education (HE) on...
