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Dr Robert Hatch

Robert

Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry, Director of Teaching and Learning - Biochemistry

Email: r.hatch@qmul.ac.uk

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After completing a PhD in crop breeding for improved biochemical traits, Robert undertook teacher training on the Teach First scheme.  After two years teaching both secondary science and then mathematics, Robert began teaching at Kingston University, where he completed his Postgraduate Certificate in teaching and learning in HE, becoming a fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

In 2014, Robert was appointed BSc and CertHE Programme leader at Medipathways, a private Higher Education College and collaborative partner of the University of Buckingham.  After three years as Programme Leader, Robert became Director and was appointed Principal of the HE college until its closure in 2019.  Here, Robert was instrumental in programme redesign, exam board preparation, staffing, and managing the collaboration with the University.

In 2019, Robert was appointed Programme Director for the new Biosciences Foundation at the University of Surrey and established the programme with Sam Hopkins and Shelini Surendran.  In 2022, Robert took-up his current post at Queen Mary as Director of Teaching and Learning for Biochemistry.  In addition to administrative duties, Robert has primarily focussed on reviewing and enhancing the existing programme.

Teaching

Module organiser for:

  • BIO161 Cells
  • BCH103 Physical Chemistry for Biochemists
  • BIO265 Metabolic Pathways

Additionally, teacher on:

  • BCH101 Essential Skills for Biochemists
  • BCH104 Organic Chemistry for Biochemists
  • BIO190 Practical Cell Biology
  • BCH198 Practical Biochemistry
  • BIO202 Communicating Biochemistry
  • BIO301 Communicating Biochemistry

Research

Publications

Heron, M., Tenenbaum, H. R., & Hatch, R. J. (2022). Patterns of talk in Foundation Year small group interaction: making the case for educational dialogue. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 47(4), 450–464. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2022.2138286

Scholarly Contributions

Robert’s scholarship activities include:

  • Leading undergraduate research into complex diseases, especially gene-environment interactions in polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis.
  • Gamifying learning through the use of conditional release
  • Developing oracy during Transition to Higher Education (see paper below)

 

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