Mentoring & Teaching
Teaching Ethos
My teaching ethos – to inspire, guide, and empower students to explore the marvels of neuroscience with passion and curiosity.
Research Supervision
At the heart of my teaching approach lies the belief in creating practical learning experiences that immerse students in the captivating world of neuroscience and cognitive psychology. By designing and supervising a plethora of undergraduate and postgraduate neuroscience dissertation projects, I have cultivated a rich learning environment that encourages students to dive deeply into their research, sharpening their analytical and critical thinking skills.
A notable achievement was the collaborative effort that led to a publication in the European Journal of Neuroscience (Broadbent et al., 2020). This accomplishment was the result of dedicated work by a group of students, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, all of whom I directly supervised. I had the privilege of being the corresponding author for this impactful contribution.
Edge Hill University (2021-present)
Recognitions: I am honoured to have been nominated consecutively (2022 and 2023) for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Teaching Hero of the Year at the Edge Hill University Student-Led Staff Awards.
Module Leadership: Leading the Level 5 Biological Psychology module, I guided a large cohort of 250 undergraduate students, fostering a stimulating and dynamic learning experience that fuels their curiosity.
Diverse Teaching Portfolio: I am proud of my wide-ranging teaching roles, covering subjects from Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Health Psychology, for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This broad spectrum showcases my versatility and expertise in imparting knowledge across diverse fields.
Student-Centred Approach: My teaching is centred on creating a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, inspiring critical thinking and fostering independent learning.
University of Edinburgh (2011-2021)
Award-Winning Supervision: I was thrilled to be recognized as the Best Research Supervisor at CDBS, University of Edinburgh in 2021. It was an honour to support budding neuroscientists in their journey of discovery.
Contributions to Key Courses: Core course team member for Biomedical Sciences 2 (Year 2) and Neural Circuits for Learning and Memory (Year 4) from 2019-2021. Sharing insights on the mysteries of the brain with eager students was a deeply rewarding experience.
Mentorship Excellence: I was privileged to mentor the future leaders of neuroscience as part of the University of Edinburgh Biomedical Science Teaching Award scheme from 2020-2021. Seeing the spark of curiosity and ambition in their eyes was truly inspiring.
Nurturing Student Projects: I guided numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students in their neuroscience dissertation projects, helping them transform their ideas into impactful research. Witnessing their intellectual growth was one of the most fulfilling parts of my teaching journey.
Higher Education Academy
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy 2021.