Dr Nicolas Labrosse

I received my PhD from the Université Paris-Sud with a thesis on the modelling of the helium spectrum in solar prominences carried out at the Institut d’Astrophysique Spatiale in Orsay, France, under the supervision of Pierre Gouttebroze. I then moved to Aberystwyth University (Wales) to continue as a postdoctoral researcher in the Solar System Physics group. I joined the School of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Glasgow in 2007.

My core activity is in the scholarship of learning and teaching. My current educational research focuses on assessment. I have led staff-student partnership projects to explore various methods of assessment in physics and astronomy. I have a particular interest in inclusivity in assessments, and this has led me to my current role of University Lead for Inclusive Assessment for Quantitative Disciplines. I am also interested in student transitions and student engagement. I have looked at the issues surrounding the experience of taught postgraduate (PGT) students studying for an MSc in the College of Science and Engineering, and that study resulted in a number of recommendations for the sector. I’ve also collaborated with colleagues from other universities on undergraduate student transitions and sense of belonging, which has been presented in a book chapter. I am a member of the School’s Astronomy & Physics Education group, which I co-founded and co-chair.

I welcome consultancy opportunities in higher education, particularly within STEM and physics education. My areas of expertise include assessment design and implementation, inclusive learning and teaching practices, and supporting student transitions into and through university study. Drawing on my experience in curriculum development and student support within the School of Physics & Astronomy, I am interested in collaborating with educational institutions, government agencies, and edtech companies seeking to enhance student learning, engagement, and equity in STEM disciplines.