Professor Robert Klassen appointed Professor of Education, with Professorial Fellowship at HMC

The Principal and Fellows are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Robert Klassen to the University’s Statutory Chair in Education, which is attached to a Professorial Fellowship at Harris Manchester College.

Professor Klassen is currently Professor of Psychology in Education at the University of York. His research explores how motivation beliefs influence teacher effectiveness, applying theories and methods from educational and organisational psychology to strengthen the teacher workforce.

The Principal of Harris Manchester, Professor Jane Shaw, said: ‘the study of education has been pursued at the College for over a century, and the Chair in Education provides us with an important point of ongoing contact with the discipline. We very much look forward to welcoming Robert to the College, where he will find several colleagues working on aspects of education studies and psychology.’

Of his appointment, Professor Klassen said: 'I am absolutely delighted to join the HMC community, and anticipate connecting with colleagues and students in the next few months. I am especially pleased to join a dynamic college with an emphasis on life-long learning and the pursuit of academic excellence for students from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. I look forward to meeting with many of my colleagues soon.'

Professor Klassen will take up his Chair in November 2023.