In conversation with Dr Jon Rainford
Dr Jon Rainford (ECYS) will be joining us to talk about his journey as a neurodivergent person, and his experiences as both an Open University student and staff member. Following a short Q&A with our hosts Natalie and Charon, attendees will have the opportunity to ask Dr Rainford questions of their own.
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About Dr Jon Rainford
Jon is a Senior Lecturer and Staff Tutor in the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport (ECYS). He is a multidisciplinary social scientist with skills in both qualitative and quantitative research. Much of his work is in the field of Sociology of Education, and he is interested in issues around policy and practice. His teaching interests are mainly in Sociology, Childhood and Youth. He has been an Associate Lecturer at the Open University since 2018, teaching across various modules in Social Science and Health and Social Care. Prior to working for the Open University, Jon had a broad career in education, both in compulsory and higher education. He completed his PhD at Staffordshire University in 2019, focusing on widening participation policy and practice. He has written numerous publications on widening access to higher education. He also has a particular interest in the role creative methods can play in research and evaluation. His current research focuses on three key areas: HE transitions, neurodivergence and part-time doctoral study.