Dr. Christopher Hand

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christopher Hand is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Glasgow, where he is also the Programme Leader for the BPS-accredited M.Sc. Psychological Studies conversion programme. He joined the university in July 2021 and serves as the Associate Dean for the College of Social Sciences, focusing on admissions and enrolment. He has an extensive academic background with degrees including an M.A., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from the University of Glasgow, where he specialized in psychology. Prior to his current position, Dr. Hand held lecturer and senior lecturer roles at the University of Bedfordshire and Glasgow Caledonian University, where he developed and managed curriculum for various psychology programs. His research interests encompass key psychological theories applied to real-world issues, particularly in education, focusing on topics such as cyberabuse, psycholinguistics, cognition, and assessment feedback practices. He engages in numerous external examination roles and maintains an active research profile with a global network of collaborators, alongside a personal passion for music, cooking, and trivia quizzes.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2021-07-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow

Teaching and leading the BPS-accredited M.Sc. Psychological Studies conversion programme.

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Glasgow Caledonian University • Glasgow

Managed the B.Sc. Applied Psychology pathway.

Lecturer

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Bedfordshire • Bedfordshire

Led the B.Sc. Psychology Criminal Behaviour program.