Research outputs per year
Research outputs per year
Personal profile
Biography
I am a Professor of Higher Education in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. My expertise is in doctoral education, particularly professional doctorates and mental health and wellbeing. I was Principal Investigator on a funded project Postgraduate Research Student Mental Health and Wellbeing (supported by £150,000 from the Office for Students Catalyst Fund) which was completed in January 2020. I became a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2016 and a National Teaching Fellow in 2019. I currently Chair the Vitae Working Group on Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Research Interests
My broad area of research interest is higher education and my current research projects focus on PGR mental health and wellbeing, the impact of professional doctorates in the workplace and leadership and management in higher education.
Teaching Responsibilities
I contribute to the Graduate School Development Programme and supervisor training programme. I am currently supervising six doctoral students.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Senior Education Officer, General Council of the Bar
1 Jun 1997 → 31 Dec 2001
Research Officer, University of Oxford
1 Apr 1994 → 31 Dec 1996
Keywords
- LB2300 Higher Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Editorial: Collective learning and partnership: relational aspect of action learning
Sanyal, C., Abbott, C., Cother, G. & Creaton, J., 20 Feb 2023, (Early online) In: Action Learning: Research and Practice. 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Mental health and wellbeing of postgraduate researchers: exploring the relationship between mental health literacy, help-seeking behaviour, psychological distress, and wellbeing
Moss, R., Gorczynski, P., Sims-Schouten, W., Heard-Laureote, K. & Creaton, J., 1 Jun 2022, In: Higher Education Research & Development. 41, 4, p. 1168-1183 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Addressing the mental health crisis
Creaton, J., Jan 2021, In: Nature Reviews Cancer. 21, p. 1-2Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Considering mental health and wellbeing in postgraduate research: a critical reflection
Creaton, J. & Handforth, R., 2 Aug 2021, In: Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral Education. 12, 1, 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Rhetoric and reality in middle management: the role of heads of academic departments in UK universities
Creaton, J. & Heard-Laureote, K., Mar 2021, In: Higher Education Policy. 34, p. 195–217Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projects
- 2 Finished
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Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Higher Education: Supporting Academic Heads of Department
1/10/18 → 31/08/20
Project: Research
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Improving postgraduate research student wellbeing by increasing mental health literacy and social support
Creaton, J., Heard-Laureote, K., Sims-Schouten, W., Gorczynski, P. & Moss, R.
1/04/18 → 31/01/20
Project: Research
Activities
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Vitae International Researcher Development Conference 2022
Jane Creaton (Presented paper)
15 Sept 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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1st Conference of the Researcher Mental Health Observatory
Jane Creaton (Presented paper)
25 Aug 2022 → 26 Aug 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Gender Work and Organization Virtual Conference 2021
Jane Creaton (Organiser)
30 Jun 2021 → 2 Jul 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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2nd International Conference on the Mental Health & Wellbeing of Postgraduate Researchers
Jane Creaton (Organiser)
17 May 2021 → 21 May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Supporting Researcher Mental Health and Wellbeing
Jane Creaton (Presented paper)
12 May 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Prizes
Press/Media
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An Exploration Into Mental Health in Academia
25/02/20 → 10/05/21
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research cited