Marc Turu Porcel

Marc Turu Porcel

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1725-3536

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Biography

Dr Marc Turu Porcel is the Subject Leader for Initial Teacher Education at the University of Huddersfield's School of Education and Professional Development. Originally trained as a teacher and educational psychologist in Catalonia, he has taught across both primary and secondary education sectors. Prior to his current role, Marc served as a lecturer and course leader at Leeds Beckett University.

In addition to his leadership in initial teacher education, Marc contributes extensively to teaching across a range of programmes, including teacher training courses, the MA in Education, and the Doctor of Education (EdD) programme. He also supervises doctoral students working in areas aligned with his research expertise.

His research interests centre on school staff wellbeing, professional development, and the organisational culture of schools. He has contributed to a variety of academic publications, including chapters in Becoming a Teacher-Researcher: A Guide to Your Research Journey (2024), and articles in journals such as Learning and Teaching and The Early Career Framework: Origins, Outcomes and Opportunities.

Marc actively engages with the wider academic and educational community. He serves as an advisory board member of the Academy of Education and Social Sciences Review and is a committed school governor.

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):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, PhD in Education, Leeds Beckett University

Award Date: 1 Aug 2020

Master, School Improvement and Educational Leadership, University of Birmingham

Award Date: 1 Sep 2015

Bachelor, Educational Psychology , Open University of Catalonia

Award Date: 1 Jan 2012

Bachelor, Primary Education , University of Barcelona

Award Date: 1 Jun 2008

External positions

Advisory board member , Academy of Education and Social Sciences Review

1 Sep 2021 → …

School Governor, Northern Start Academies Trust

1 Sep 2021 → …

Research Expertise and Interests

  • Wellbeing
  • Mentoring
  • Professional Development
  • Mental Health
  • Research Methodology
  • Social Justice
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Qualitative methodologies
  • Inclusion
  • SEND

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