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Biography
Kayden Schumacher is an enthusiastic PhD scholar, researcher, lecturer and school counsellor, with passion, curiosity, empathy, a diverse educational background and motivation to make a difference, specifically involving gender, sexuality and feminism in education, research, and social sciences. Kayden is currently working on a studentship in the Centre for Global Learning at Coventry University, UK with research focusing on transgender and gender diverse student’s experiences in the English education system. Kayden is a Sexualities and Gender special interest group convenor for the British Educational Research Association, a member of the AtGender Board, is an ambassador for Trans In The City, a PGR Representative for the Centre for Global Learning and has co-created a Gender Research Network for postgraduate researchers in the West Midlands. Kayden was a double degree and dual-sport NCAA athlete in their undergraduate, and has gone on to earn two masters degrees in social psychology and education respectively. Kayden has taught psychology undergraduate and masters students about gender, sexuality, mental and physical health, and research methods, has worked as a school counsellor across all levels within the Midwestern, USA, and is a proudly married transgender and sexually fluid person.
Research Interests
Cultural-Competence, Affirmation and Inclusivity; Transgender and Gender diversity; Mental and Physical Health; Education and Educational Institutions; Internationalisation and Policy; Theoretical Underpinnings of Power, Control, Surveillance, and Femininst Perspectives.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Education: School Counseling, MSc, Master of Science in Education: School Counseling, Concordia University, Wisconsin
10 Dec 2017 → 11 May 2019
Award Date: 11 May 2019
Social and Applied Psychology, MSc, “LGBT Discrimination and Bystander Intervention: A Behavioural Study in Stepping up” , University of Kent
1 Sept 2016 → 12 Sept 2017
Award Date: 16 Sept 2017
Psychology and Gender Studies, Degree, Bachelor of Arts , Lawrence University
1 Sept 2012 → 11 May 2016
Award Date: 11 Jun 2016
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Gender Identity and pronouns in a complex Higher Education environment – exploring inclusivity in our professional and academic research cultures.
DeWinter, A. (Principal Investigator) & Schumacher, K. (Research Assistant)
1/03/23 → 1/08/23
Project: Internally funded project
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Bridging Disciplines, crossing cultures: An interdisciplinary journey in social psychology
Schumacher, K. J., Mar 2025, In: Social Psychological Review. 26, 2, p. 2-4Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Citing them Write: Crafting Inclusive Literature Reviews
Schumacher, K., 14 Jan 2025, The Guide to LGBTQ+ Literature Reviews . 1 ed. Emerald, p. 63-68 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Led Nursing Placements in England: Evaluating Impact and Implementation Opportunities
Kneafsey, R., Wilde, L., Lees-Deutsch, L., Schumacher, K., Guy, J., Walker-Clarke, A., Ghiasvand, H. & Clouder, L., 1 May 2025, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Global connections: A postgraduate researcher’s perspective on international conferences
Kayden J Schumacher, P., 20 Nov 2024Research output: Practice-Based and Non-textual Research › Web publication/site
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Going home for the holidays can be challenging if you’re a young trans person – here’s how to prepare
Kayden J Schumacher, P., 6 Dec 2024Research output: Practice-Based and Non-textual Research › Digital or Visual Media
Activities
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Networks of Gender
West, S. (Organiser) & Schumacher, K. (Organiser)
27 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Living and Learning while Trans
Schumacher, K. (Speaker)
24 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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British Educational Research Association Early Career Researcher Conference 2023
Schumacher, K. (Speaker)
24 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Doctoral Capability and Development Conference 2023
Schumacher, K. (Speaker)
27 Jun 2023 → 28 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Introduction to Teaching & Learning in Higher Education Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
Schumacher, K. (Speaker)
1 Jan 2023 → 11 Mar 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Prizes
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Postgraduate Researcher of the Year Finalist
Schumacher, K. (Recipient), 1 May 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)