Dr. Liam Guilfoyle

Associate Professor

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Biography

Liam Guilfoyle is an Associate Professor in Science Education and Course Director for the MSc in Learning & Teaching at Kellogg College, University of Oxford. His research interests focus on teachers’ engagement with research, epistemic beliefs, and practices across disciplines. He has led the FoSTER Project, designed to understand how schools in the UK and Ireland support teachers in engaging with research. Additionally, he is involved in various projects such as the H2020-funded FEDORA project, which emphasizes future-oriented science education and interdisciplinary skills. Beyond research, Liam has a background as a lecturer and post-doctoral researcher, contributing to the Oxford Argumentation in Religion and Science (OARS) project funded by the Templeton World Charity Foundation. He is also qualified as an Emergency Medical Technician and has a role on the Education and Training Standards Committee of the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council. Active in professional organizations, he serves on the Research Committee of NARST and is a member of the European Science Education Research Association, reviewing for multiple academic journals in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG, GB

Leads MSc Learning & Teaching, contributes to classroom research, and supervises postgraduate students.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.