Research Fellow
Since arriving at the University of Birmingham in 2007, Beng Huat has been involved in a wide range of research including character education, developing critical thinking skills, systematic reviews for government, and rigorous evaluations of programmes in schools. Her research interests stem mainly from her desire to help children enjoy school and to achieve their full potential. She is ...
Telephone +44 (0)121 414 4862
Email b.see@bham.ac.uk

Senior Lecturer
Dr Kathryn Simpson joined the University of Birmingham in 2000 and currently teaches English Literature on the BA (Hons) English Language and Literature in Educationprogramme. The focus of her teaching is primarily on nineteenth and twentieth century prose fiction, women’s writing, and literary and cultural theory (especially gender and sexuality issues and theories). She is a ...
Telephone +44 (0) 121 415 8219
Email k.l.simpson@bham.ac.uk
Professor of Gender Equality in Education
Christine Skelton is Professor of Gender Equality in Education. She is Director of Research and a Deputy Head of the School of Education.
Telephone +44 (0)121 414 3474
Email c.skelton@bham.ac.uk

Lecturer in Education
Susannah Smith is a Lecturer in Education in the School of Education. Susannah’s main teaching responsibility is on the PGDip Primary Education (PGCE Advanced) General or Early Years programme where she co-ordinates and teaches the English element of the course. Before joining the University in 1996, Susannah taught for seven years in primary schools in Birmingham and ...
Telephone +44 (0) 121 415 8226
Email s.j.smith.1@bham.ac.uk
Academic and professional tutor to Applied Educational and Child Psychology Doctorate programme
Anita Soni is an Academic and Professional tutor in the School of Education.
Anita has published one book on the Early Years Foundation Stage, with a second due out in September 2011. She works part time at the University of Birmingham in the Educational Psychology department and also works as an Educational Psychologist with a range of primary schools and Children’s Centres ...

Lecturer in Science and Science Education
Admissions Tutor (Undergraduate Programmes)
Welfare Officer
His current work draws on both his background in research chemistry and psychology, and new data as to what practices (philosophically, educationally, pedagogically and culturally) might best be adopted to encourage personally meaningful educational practices.
Telephone +44 (0) 121 415 8395
Email t.l.stolberg@bham.ac.uk

Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the Department of Professional Education
Chris joined the University as a lecturer in Primary education and has since held the positions of Director of Studies for ITE and Head of Primary ITE. Her research interests cover the area of special needs and management alongside the area of initial teacher training. She was part of the School of Education team responsible for the DfES Transforming the School Workforce Pathfinder ...
Telephone +44 (0) 121 415 8220
Email c.a.szwed@bham.ac.uk