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Personal Statement
I joined the University of Strathclyde as a Teaching Associate in Psychology in 2022.
I contribute to teaching across all levels of the BA Psychology programme, as well as the BSc in Psychology and Counselling. In addition, I teach on a range of MSc modules and supervise dissertation and research projects at undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional doctorate levels.
I currently hold the role of Second Year Tutor for BA Psychology and serve as the Exams Officer for the BA Psychology degree programme.
Teaching Interests
I am currently the Class Leader for the following modules:
- B9200 - Introduction to Mental Health Difficulties (BSc Psychology & Councelling)
- C8201 - Cognition and Neuropsychology (BA Psychology)
In addition to the above classes, I also teach on the following modules:
- C8203 - Introduction to Research Design and Analysis
- C8304 - Cognition
- C8321 - Research Methods and Data Analysis
- C8426 - Honors Dissertation (Supervision)
Research Interests
I am a mixed-methods researcher with a primary focus on the Psychology of Education and applied scholarship in higher education. My current research examines statistics anxiety among university students, exploring its underlying causes and investigating evidence-based interventions to support learning. I also have a strong interest in educational technology, including the pedagogical integration of virtual reality (VR) and generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI). This work considers both the practical application of these tools and how students engage with, evaluate, and reflect on them through a meta-cognitive lens.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exploring student and graduate use of GenAI
O'Shea, K. (Principal Investigator) & Hamilton, D. (Principal Investigator)
1/05/25 → 30/04/27
Project: Non-funded project
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Behind the Prompts: Insights into the students’ thinking and the AI-driven learning
Hamilton, D. (Principal Investigator) & March, J. (Co-investigator)
1/02/25 → 31/07/25
Project: Internally funded project
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Specifying designers' empathy experiences in Virtual Reality: a literature review
Grech, A., Wodehouse, A., Brisco, R., March, J. & Hamilton, D., 2 Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation. 14, 1, p. 1-25 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mathematics, misconceptions, and mental blocks: a thematic analysis of statistics anxiety in university psychology students
Hamilton, D. & March, J., 15 Oct 2025, 26 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint/Pre-registration › Working Paper/Preprint
Open AccessFile5 Downloads (Pure)
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BPS Scottish Branch Undergraduate Conference 2026
O'Shea, K. (Organiser), CRAIG, J. (Organiser), March, J. (Organiser), Hamilton, D. (Organiser) & Deakin, K. (Organiser)
18 Apr 2026Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Organiser of major conference
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Investigating the impact of Gen-AI source on HE students’ perceptions of learning
March, J. (Speaker), Hamilton, D. (Contributor) & Bourke, A. (Contributor)
10 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Oral presentation