Dr. Elizabeth Nassem

Biography
Dr Elizabeth Nassem joined the Department of Psychology in May 2024. She is a lecturer in Psychology. Her research expertise is in school bullying, power relations and pupil voice. Currently, she is researching pupils' perceptions of sexual bullying and their agency. Make a virtual appointment
Research
My research interests are in pupil voice, school bullying, sexual bullying and power relations.
Teaching
Modules
- Thinking Psychologically at Bradford - PSY4011-B
- Foundations of Psychology - SAC3016-B
- Social Psychology - PSY5010 and PSY7011
- Lifespan and Development - PSY5015 and PSY7026
- Research Methods - PSY5017
Professional activities
Awards (1)
- Fellow of AdvanceHE (22 June 2021)
Education (5)
- Leeds Trinity University - PGCHE
- University of Huddersfield - EdD
- University of Portsmouth - MSc Applied Psychology of Learning Disabilities
- University of Huddersfield - PGCE (PCET) Social Sciences
- University of Central Lancashire - BSc Hons. Psychology
Journal reviews (2)
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence - REVIEWER
- Frontiers in Psychology - REVIEWER
Publications
Book (1)
The Teacher's Guide to Resolving School Bullying: Evidence-Based Strategies and Pupil-Led Interventions.
Nassem, E. (2020) Jessica Kingsley .
Book chapter (2)
Discourse, Subjectivity, and Power: A Foucauldian take on school bullying
Walton;Horton;Nassem (2026) School Bullying and Sociological Theory . In Horton; Webb; Forsberg editor(s) Palgrave Macmillan .
Reflective approach adopting a Foucauldian lens
Nassem, E. (2019) Ten Ways to Investigate your Research Supervision Practice. In Hill, G. and Vaughn, S. editor(s) SEDA.
Chapter in book (1)
Pupils’ safeguarding and wellbeing
Nasssem, E.;Reyonlds, N. (2023) Professional Studies for Secondary Teaching . In Podesta, E.;Hoath, L. editor(s) Learning Matters, SAGE.
Non-peer reviewed journal (1)
Dealing with bullying in schools
Nassem, E.;Kyriacou, C. (2020) Fabián Society Education Group Essays .
Other publication (5)
Why it's time to change outdated school uniform rules
Nassem (2026) Yorkshire Post .
The best strategies to cope with bullying
Nassem, E. (2021)
Bullying: A New Approach?
(2019) SecEd.
Bullying is still rife in schools. Here
Nassem, E (2018) The Guardian Teacher Network: Lessons from Research.
Why do children bully?
Nassem, E. (2015) School Leadership Today .
Peer reviewed journal (4)
Pupils' Perceptions of their Agency in Sexual Bullying
Nassem, E.M. (2026) Pastoral Care in Education.
The application of a Foucauldian approach to analyse school bullying: a critique
Nassem, E.M. (2025) Pastoral Care in Education. 43, 88-106.
Children participating as researchers in primary schools: what’s in it for teachers?
French, A., Lowe, R. and Nassem, E. (2019) Education 3-13.
The complexity of children’s involvement in school bullying
Nassem, E.M. (2017) Journal of Children's Services. 12