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Biography
Prof Leigh Hoath leads science education at Leeds Trinity University and is the co-founder of an organisation leading curriculum development concerning climate change education (Climate Adapted Pathways for Education - CAPE). She is the Co-Chair of the Association for Science Education (ASE) as well as being a regular contributor to their conferences and publications. She is an author of science books across the primary and secondary age phases as well as the outreach and engagement consultant to the world’s largest chemical company (BASF). Leigh is also a consultant to BBC Teach where she developed the Blue Planet Live teacher resources and live lesson and most recently created the content for their climate and sustainability focussed campaign ‘The Regenerators’.
Leigh teaches across primary and secondary science courses as well as the MEd Research Methods module.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Education, A framework for understanding the distinctive characteristics of an outdoor setting pedagogy: a comparative primary education case study approach, Sheffield Hallam University
Award Date: 6 Oct 2015
Master of Education, Perceptions of an expedition , Leeds Beckett University
Award Date: 12 Jul 2009
Bachelor of Science, Biology and Education, University of Stirling
Award Date: 6 Jul 1998
External positions
Editor of Primary Science, The Association for Science Education
31 Mar 2016 → …
REF 2029 UOA
- UOA23 - Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Advancing equity and inclusion in higher education policy and practice
Hoath, L. & French, A., 18 Mar 2025, In: Practice. 7, 1, p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Climate change-based art and philosophy intervention and mental health in children
Malboeuf-Hurtubise, C., Léger-Goodes, T., Dave, H., Hoath, L., Lefrançois, D., Éthier, M.-A., Smith, J., Fillion, C., McLean, E., Fry, Z., Péloquin, K. & Herba, C. M., 11 Sept 2025, In: JAMA network open. 8, 9, p. e2531298 e2531298.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Primary science in a nutshell
Hoath, L. & Rogers, B., 6 Jan 2025, Mildenhall, Ipswich: Millgate. 143 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Enquiring Explorers: Seaside: Science by the Sea
Hoath, L. & Vanstone, E., Jan 2024, Millgate. 44 p. (Enquiring Explorers)Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Integrating mental health into climate change education to inspire climate action while safeguarding mental health
Newberry Le Vay, J., Cunningham, A., Soul, L., Dave, H., Hoath, L. & Lawrance, E., 8 Jan 2024, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 14, 1298623.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access16 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Edufuturists Sustainability Champion
Hoath, L. (Recipient), 28 Jun 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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National Teaching Fellowship
Hoath, L. (Recipient), 8 Aug 2024
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Special Service Award (Association for Science Education)
Hoath, L. (Recipient), Dec 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Association for Science Education South East Asia Conference
Hoath, L. (Chair)
21 Mar 2025Activity: Invited talk/public lecture/debate
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External Examiner EdD
Hoath, L. (Examiner)
4 Feb 2025Activity: Examination, supervision and review › External examination (research degrees)
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EdD External Examiner
Hoath, L. (Examiner)
23 Jan 2025Activity: Examination, supervision and review › External examination (research degrees)
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PhD external examining
Hoath, L. (Examiner)
23 Oct 2024Activity: Examination, supervision and review › External examination (research degrees)
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Conference on Sustainability and Environmental Education - invited Keynote
Hoath, L. (Chair)
2 Jul 2024Activity: Invited talk/public lecture/debate