Mark Winterbottom
Professor of Education Deputy Head of Faculty · School of Humanities and Social Sciences · University of Cambridge
Quick answer: Mark Winterbottom is Professor of Education Deputy Head of Faculty at University of Cambridge. Mark Winterbottom shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Mark would welcome informal contact from prospective PhD students on the following research topics: Physical characteristics of the classroom environment and impact on learning; Teacher education; Science education, in and outside the classroom; Inquiry-based learning.
Research interests
Mark's research interests are in science and biology education, both inside and outside the classroom, heritage education, inquiry-based education, teacher education, and classroom environment (with a current focus on air quality as part of the TAPAS network and CO-TRACE and SAMHE projects).
Selected publications (since 2023)
Mathews, C.J., Zhao, M., McGuire, L., Hoffman, A.J., Joy, A. Law, F., Deutsch, A., Balkwill, F., Fields, G., Butler, L., Burns, K., Smith, H., Drews, M., Bashor, R., Winterbottom, M., Rutland, A., Hartstone-Rose, A. & Mulvey, K.L. 2025. Perceptions of STEM barriers in adolescence: Examining math interest, science interest, and STEM identity at informal science learning sites. Youth and Society. doi.org/10.1177/0044118X251370764
Lago, L. & Winterbottom, M. 2025. Promoting discursive interactions in science lessons: conceptual learning and classroom talk culture. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education 23: 3389-3415. doi.org/10.1007/s10763-025-10603-5
Haidi, H. & Winterbottom, M. 2024. Understanding and utilising the interplay between two frameworks relating to teacher p
Frequently asked questions
Is Mark Winterbottom hiring PhD students at University of Cambridge?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Mark Winterbottom's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Mark would welcome informal contact from prospective PhD students on the following research topics: Physical characteristics of the classroom environment and impact on learning; Teacher education; Sci.
What does Mark Winterbottom research?
Mark's research interests are in science and biology education, both inside and outside the classroom, heritage education, inquiry-based education, teacher education, and classroom environment (with a current focus on air quality as part of the TAPAS network and CO-TRACE and SAMHE projects).
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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