Dr Simon Hayhoe

About me:

In addition to his role in Exeter, Simon is also an Associate of the Scottish Sensory Centre, University of Edinburgh.

Simon’s current work focuses on sensory impairment, ageing and cultural inclusion / inclusion in the arts, accessible and inclusive technologies, philosophies of sensory impairment and inclusion, and social science research methodology. His most significant project investigated the use of mobile technologies as tools of inclusion for adults, particularly older adults, with disabilities, which was sponsored by a Horizon 2020 grant from the European Union (2016-2020). The project was led by VRVis (based in Vienna) and its partners included the University of Bath, the Open University, national museums in London, Madrid and Vienna and technology companies in Vienna and Belgrade.

Simon has previously conducted research projects in the US, Canada, United Arab Emirates and the UK, and he is co-editor of the Routledge book series, Qualitative and Visual Methodologies in Educational Research, an associate editor of Discover Global Issues and on the editorial boards of the British Journal of Visual Impairment and Social Inclusion. Simon has also won several awards and fellowships, including a Fulbright All Disciplines Scholar's Award, fellowships of the British Computer Society and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, USA), a centre associate position at the London School of Economics. He has also been an advisor to the World Health Organisation and the Latvian Research Council.

Simon has delivered keynotes and guest lectures for the Royal National Institute of the Blind, MAXXI (Rome), the Wellcome Collection (London), the Sidur Museum (Moscow), Tate Modern, Manege Central Exhibition Hall (St Petersburg), the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), the Institute of Child Health at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Central Saint Martin's School of Art (London), University College London, Central European University (Vienna), KU Leuven, Toronto University, Harvard University, the London School of Economics, MIT, University of California Berkeley, Vrije Universiteit (Brussels) and the Government of the Province of Milan amongst others. He has also been an invited speaker at conferences at the University of Cambridge, the Royal National Institute for the Blind and the University of Oxford.

Interests:

• Sensory Impairment, Ageing and Cultural Inclusion / Inclusion in the Arts
• Accessible and Inclusive Technology
• The Philosophy of Sensory Impairment and Inclusion
• Disability Arts
  • Ageing and the Arts
  • Access to Cultural Heritage
• Social Science Research Methodology
  • Philosophical Foundations of Social Science
  • Grounded Theory and Grounded Methodology
  • Participatory Research and Co-Design

Qualifications:

2006: PhD in Education, University of Birmingham, UK
1997: PGCE in Secondary Technology, University of Bath, UK
1995: MEd by Research, University of Leicester, UK
1993: BA (Hons.) in Technical Communication, Coventry Polytechnic / University, UK
1990: ESF Certificates for Unemployed People in Information Technology & Microbiology, University of Leicester, UK

Career:

2016-2023: Department of Education, University of Bath, UK - (2018-2023) Reader in Education / (2016-2018) Lecturer in Education

2014-2016: Faculty of Education, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK - (2014-2015) Senior Lecturer in Education / (2015-2016) Director of Studies, MA Special Needs and Inclusion

2011-2014: Department of Education, Sharjah Women’s College, UAE - Lecturer (Faculty) in Educational Technology

2011: Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA - Fellow (Sponsored by a Fulbright All Disciplines Scholars Award)

2005-2011: Leicester Grammar School, UK - Head of ICT & Computing

2004-2005: Orchard House Primary School (London), UK - Head of ICT

2004: Department of Cognitive Sciences, University of Toronto, Canada - Research Associate

2001-2003: University of London, UK - Research Officer

1999-2001: Prince Henry’s High School (Worcestershire), UK - Second in Department of ICT and Computing

1997-1999: Eastbrook Comprehensive School, UK - Teacher of ICT and Graphic Art

Prior to roles in education and academia, Simon had labouring jobs from the age of 16. He also worked in a press agency following his MEd.