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Kirsty Wagstaffe is a senior lecturer on the Integrated Foundation Year. They have over 20 years experience of teaching from primary schools to adult education, and most things in between. They are passionate about allowing all students to exceed their own expectations and to challenge their life script and narrative. Kirsty is heavily involved in supporting students through the pastoral system and supports other lecturers in this role.
Research Interests
Kirsty's research intersects between photography, fine art, psychology, and spiritualism to create a truly transdisciplinary ritual method of creating artworks. They explore the transformational aspects of creativity on the individual and collective psyche.
Additionally, Kirsty researches the impact and development of teaching, learning and pastoral support within the Integrated Foundation Year.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, PhD Fine Art Practice , De Montfort University
2021 → 2025
Master, MSc Psychology, University of Northampton
2020 → 2021
PGCE, Secondary Art Education, Birmingham City University
2000 → 2001
Master, MA Visual Communication, Birmingham City University
1998 → 1999
Bachelor, BA (Hons) Photography, University of Wolverhampton
1995 → 1998
External positions
Foundation Year External Examiner , University of Bedfordshire
2019 → 2023
Foundation Year External Examiner, University of Chester
2018 → 2022
Keywords
- NX Arts in general
- TR Photography
- BF Psychology
- L Education (General)
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Projects
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PART 2 - Agents of Change: Engaging Students in Social Innovation across an Integrated Foundation Year.
Wagstaffe, K., Awotunde, J. & Curtis, T.
12/09/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Internal Fund › Learning Enhancement & Innovation Fund
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Agents of Change: Engaging Students in Social Innovation across an Integrated Foundation Year.
Wagstaffe, K. & Tiahi, I.
12/10/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Internal Fund › Learning Enhancement & Innovation Fund