Dr Gemma Fitzsimmons

I have previously taught on these undergraduate/MSc psychology modules:

• Research Methods and Data Analysis I
• Research Methods and Data Analysis II
• Statistical Programming in R
• Applied Research Methods (ARM): Planning & Designing Research
• Introduction to SPSS for postgraduates

 I have run short courses on:

• Creating Eye-Tracking Experiment
• Analysing Eye-Tracking Data

I have also supervised a number of 3rd year project students who were interested in eye movements and reading. 

In my current professional services role as Head of Research Information and Systems, I manage and influence the research performance landscape of the University of Southampton.

I was critical to the University’s successful Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) submission. I worked closely with every academic School to generate the best reflection of our research. The REF submission provides the University with QR funding, which constitutes the majority of funding for research in UK HEIs. As such, it is very important!

My current role is key to developing strategies and processes for REF 2029.

I am from a Data Science background with an emphasis on complex datasets and quantitative statistical analysis. My data skills include the ability to manipulate data and I have the statistical knowledge to understand and interpret data. These skills come from my academic background, where I completed a MSc and PhD and have published in high-impact journals. I took the things I loved from completing my PhD, the data and project management, and continued it into my current role.