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Personal Statement
I joined Psychology at Strathclyde in September 2004, following a MA (Hons) and PhD in Psychology at the University of Glasgow. My PhD was in cognitive psychology, specifically visual attention and recognition. Although my research background is in experimental design and quantitative research methods, I have learned to use qualitative methods with students in a range of projects. Current research projects with students are in the area of student mental health and sense of belonging amongst students who are traditionally under-represented in higher education. I am also engaged in collaborative projects with colleagues and students on applying an intersectional approach to equality, diversity and inclusion across the student journey.
In addition to my role in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Health, I am Vice Dean (Academic) in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (since 2019). In this role, I lead on the enhancement and quality assurance of the Faculty's UG and PGT education portfolio (over 100 degree programmes with around 8000 students in 15 discipline areas that are organised into 7 departments/centres). I am passionate about transforming teaching, learning and assessment so that students and graduates develop the personal attributes, knowledge, understanding and skills needed to address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion across all stages of the student journey underpins this work. I also lead the University's Assessment and Feedback Working Group (since 2013) and the Generative-AI - Learning, Teaching and Assessment working group (since 2023). In these roles I have led the development of university policies/procedures, guidance, and other resources.
Externally, I am a member of the Undergraduate Education Committee (UEC) of the British Psychological Society (since 2015) and have led a working group of this committee on advancing equality, diversity and inclusion in the discipline through a review of the Standards for Accreditation of UG and Conversion level degrees. I have also been a member of the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement Advisory Panel for Psychology.
Teaching Interests
At undergraduate level, I am class leader for the final year C8437 Psychology Work Placement class, and supervise several honours and MSc dissertation projects each year. Prior to taking up the role as Vice Dean Academic (now .7FTE), I was class leader for C8321 Research Methods and Data Analysis, and also taught on Introduction to Research Design and Analysis (C8203), and research methods classes on three MSc programmes: MSc in Research Methods in Psychology, MSc Clinical Health Psychology, and the online MSc Psychology with a specialistion in *Business (conversion).
I led on the development of a university-wide module called 'Multi-disciplinary Perspectives of Sustainable Development', and worked with colleagues across the University to deliver this for the first time in January 2020. The module has been developed in line with UNESCO's Education for Sustainable Development Learning Objectives and is delivered (led by Professor Debra Willison) by staff from all four faculties and attended by students from different degree levels and disciplines across the University.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Oxford Women's Leadership Development Programme, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
17 Aug 2022 → 15 Nov 2022
Award Date: 15 Nov 2022
Doctor of Philosophy, Attending to Visual Information for Perception and Recognition, University of Glasgow
Award Date: 1 Jan 2005
Master of Arts, Psychology, University of Glasgow
Award Date: 1 Jan 2000
External positions
Member of Advisory Panel for QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Psychology, Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
Dec 2020 → Aug 2023
External Examiner, Queen's University Belfast
1 Sept 2020 → 31 Aug 2024
External Examiner, Psychology Department, Heriot-Watt University
Sept 2016 → Aug 2020
Member of Undergraduate Education Committee, British Psychological Society (The)
Oct 2015 → Sept 2021
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Participation in British Academy/Students Organising for Sustainability UK SHAPE Impact Project
Bonnar, L. (Principal Investigator), Morse, T. (Co-investigator), Williams, M. (Co-investigator) & Gallou, E. (Co-investigator)
1/12/22 → 6/06/24
Project: Non-funded project
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Understanding Student Attainment During the Pandemic
Bonnar, L. (Principal Investigator) & Jack, K. (Principal Investigator)
20/06/22 → 30/09/23
Project: Non-funded project
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Pedagogies and assessment of C21 competences for sustainable futures
Crichton-Allen, C., Bonnar, L. & Strachan, S., 29 Mar 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation/Speech › peer-review
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RePresent Strathclyde: Decolonising the Humanities & Social Science Curriculum
Ali, D., St George, S., Govender, N. N. (Other) & Bonnar, L. (Other), 2022Research output: Digital or non-textual outputs › Digital or Visual Products
Open AccessFile98 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Nominee for a Women in Leadership Network Award
Bonnar, L. (Recipient), 13 Feb 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Promoting International Students’ Employment
Bonnar, L. (Speaker)
11 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Invited talk
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Explorance Impact Tour Shaping the Future of Higher Education: Student Voice and AI. Glasgow, 11 January 2024
Green, B. (Participant), Bonnar, L. (Participant) & Breslin, C. (Participant)
11 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or Organising an Event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course