Rachel Sharp Email & Phone Number

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

I am currently working with stakeholders, business analysts, academic staff and senior colleagues to design, deliver and evaluate the success of curriculum transformation projects at The University of Edinburgh. An example of this is evaluating piloted “Challenge Courses” that encourage interdisciplinary and experiential learning of students to set them apart in competitive job application stages as an “Edinburgh Student”, as well as preparing them for life after graduation. Offering advice… Show more I am currently working with stakeholders, business analysts, academic staff and senior colleagues to design, deliver and evaluate the success of curriculum transformation projects at The University of Edinburgh. An example of this is evaluating piloted “Challenge Courses” that encourage interdisciplinary and experiential learning of students to set them apart in competitive job application stages as an “Edinburgh Student”, as well as preparing them for life after graduation. Offering advice and guidance on curriculum design and pathways, I am working alongside Earth Fellows (Edinburgh Earth Initiative) to deliver student enrichment pathway options for all undergraduate students to widen their learning experience beyond their discipline, with a particular focus on sustainability, the environment and social responsibility. As part of this, I am supporting the facilitation of workshop-based group discussions to summarise ideas on how to best implement student enrichment pathways into the current curriculum. Show less

Durham, England, United Kingdom

Working towards decolonising the curriculum in the Psychology department:Following ethics and mental health training, I conducted several surveys (staff and students) to monitor and evaluate awareness of and attitudes to the decolonising the curriculum initiative starting at Durham University, as well as investigating the most appropriate improvement strategies to decolonise the Psychology curriculum. The aim of this was that it can be repeated annually to measure the outcomes of current… Show more Working towards decolonising the curriculum in the Psychology department:Following ethics and mental health training, I conducted several surveys (staff and students) to monitor and evaluate awareness of and attitudes to the decolonising the curriculum initiative starting at Durham University, as well as investigating the most appropriate improvement strategies to decolonise the Psychology curriculum. The aim of this was that it can be repeated annually to measure the outcomes of current decolonising work and to shape further decolonising efforts. I created a report, poster and PowerPoint presentation to communicate my survey data analysis to the Psychology Department, other decolonsising interns and the Science Faculty. The results were used by the Psychology Department to develop specific outputs such as a Decolonising Handbook for staff and students.I also wrote a 6500 word analysis and action plan with milestones across 5 years for staff of the Psychology Department which included research summaries, resources, suggestions and deadlines to support staff to evaluate and decolonise the curriculum and engage with the aim of promoting an inclusive learning environment. Show less

I have worked as a research assistant for a project investigating empathy in infants. The project involves cross cultural comparison between infants from Durham and Uganda. In addition to data collection, I have learned how to navigate ELAN software to code relevant actions for research analysis of the observed experiment.

Master Of Science - Msc, Developmental Science

Activities and Societies: Pear Tree Run Club, Edinburgh University Yoga Society

Psychology, Psychology, Upper Second Class (2.1) With A 71 In The Final Dissertation

Activities and Societies: Psychology society, college cheerleading, gymnastics and trampolining (GYMTRAMP), boxing (fightclub newcastle).

A Levels

Psychology - A English Literature - A English Language - A*