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 British Educational Research Association (½¿É«µ¼º½), 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.
This session is for anyone who chairs sessions at ½¿É«µ¼º½ conference and events, anyone who would like to do this in the future, and for others who are interested in this vital aspect of conference...
This online session is aimed at those who: are new to peer review ½¿É«µ¼º½ abstracts would like to peer review for ½¿É«µ¼º½ in future are more experienced but would like the reassurance of a...
This 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 postDaisy 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 ½¿É«µ¼º½ Brian Simon fellowship fund grant to do historical educational research to explore the impact of higher education (HE) on...
This session is for anyone who chairs sessions at ½¿É«µ¼º½ conference, anyone who would like to do this in the future, and for others who are interested in this vital aspect of conference organisation...
The impact of university education on disadvantaged people & their communities
In this blog post we share learning from research into a collaborative community-based project led by Prism Arts, a charity with the vision of ‘Art without Barriers’. Their mission is to...
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