Julie Hulme, Professor of Psychology Education in the School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University, will explore ways in which we can help diverse students to successfully navigate transitions, and to develop a sense of belonging and social support at university.
Location
Round the Green Table in Psychology, 6th floor of the Copland building, New Cavendish Street Campus
Open to all Social Sciences staff and students.
Event
The transition to university is often described as a challenging or difficult time, with the literature focusing on the transitional experience as a single episode, and often drawing generalised conclusions about specific 'disadvantaged' groups. In this talk, Professor Julie Hulme will draw upon her own research to reflect on the diversity of transitional experiences, and explore whether it is helpful to 'problematise' transitions, or to consider them as a normal part of the student (and human) life experience. We will explore some practical implications of the findings to reflect on ways in which we can help diverse students to successfully navigate transitions, and to develop a sense of belonging and social support at university.
About the speaker
Professor Julie Hulme
Julie Hulme is Professor of Psychology Education in the School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University. A National Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow of the HEA, as well as a Chartered Psychologist, Julie applies psychological theories and research methods to investigate the factors that facilitate student learning and engagement in higher education. She is particularly interested in the inclusion of disabled students, and the application of social identity theory to understanding the (sometimes challenging) relationship between individuals and institutions. You can follow Julie on X @JulieH_Psyc.
