Rachel Handforth Email & Phone Number

Sheffield, GB

In this role I worked with our Director of Research to bid for and undertake commissioned research and evaluation projects, largely within the higher education sector. Much of our work involved the tracking of individuals’ career progression within a particular industry and evaluating the impact of funding streams or grants on their career trajectories. I.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

In this role I worked in the Centre for Development and Research in Education within the Sheffield Institute of Education, undertaking commissioned research and evaluation projects. As well as presenting my research at international conferences and writing publications, this role gave me experience of writing research bids. I worked on research projects.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

This research explored how women doctoral students imagine their post-PhD futures, and how doctoral experiences shape career aspirations. Situated in literature highlighting the persistence of gender inequality in academia, and gendered post-PhD career choices, the research illuminated the factors which influence aspirations, and the role of the PhD in the.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

The Higher Education Progression Partnership (HEPP) is a collaborative partnership of schools, colleges, local authorities and universities across the Sheffield City-Region which aims to increase the number of applications to university from young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. As one of the ambassadors, my role is to help raise the aspirations of.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Based in the Humanities Research Centre, I conducted a mixed methods research project about 'Blurred Lines', the controversial song by Robin Thick and Pharrell Williams. The project involved examining the media debate surrounding the song, and reviewing relevant literature and conducting a questionnaire which had more than 1000 respondents.As the Research.

York, United Kingdom

The HEA champions teaching quality in higher education and aims to raise the quality and standards of teaching in UK higher education institutions. I worked with the research team within the organisation and was involved in a range of activities. These included survey design, qualitative and quantitative analysis of a large data set and a rapid evidence.

• Provided a high quality research service to all departments in the Students’ Union
• Conducted qualitative and quantitative research projects on issues affecting students
• Conducted analysis of national surveys such as the National Student Survey
• Delivered support for student researchers
• Assisted in the development and implementation of annual plans and budgets
• Supported students, staff and officers in the development of their research skills

Sheffield, United Kingdom

• Recruited volunteers to become student representatives
• Delivered support, advice and training for student representatives and campaigners
• Promoted the positive impact of student representatives
• Organised and delivered the Learning and Teaching Awards in the University
• Provided advice, support and guidance to Students’ Union Officers
• Developed strong relationships with staff in University departments to support and improve the system of student representation

Union Of UEA Students

• Representative of all UEA students to the University on education issues
• Campaigned to achieve positive changes for students in their education, such as exam feedback
• Supported and trained student representatives from across the University
• Worked with members of University staff to improve the quality of education delivered to students
• Worked in a team of Student Officers to design and deliver the Students’ Union’s first strategic plan
• As a Trustee of the Students’ Union and a Director of its two subsidiary companies, I oversaw the budget and business interests of the organisation, and ensured that the Union’s activities were reputable, sustainable.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Education

This research explored how women doctoral students imagine their post-PhD careers, and how doctoral experiences shape career aspirations..

Master'S Degree, Postgraduate Certificate In Research Methods In Sociology, Planning And Policy, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Prose Editor- Ink Creative Writing Magazine Undertaking modules on quantitative and qualitative research.

Bachelor'S Degree, Ba English Literature And History, 2:1 (Hons)

Activities and Societies: Copy Editor- Student Newspaper, Music Society Choir Leader My undergraduate degree was interdisciplinary.