Robyn Hawkins

Research Assistant

Vision and Eye Research Institute

Faculty:
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care
School:
School of Medicine
Location:
Cambridge
Areas of Expertise:
Vision and eye research , Mental health

Robyn joined VERI at ARU in 2025, following the completion of her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. She has previously worked as a Research Assistant at ARU in the School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Sciences, and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

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Background

Alongside her research roles, Robyn has worked in positions supporting student wellbeing and volunteers as a trained Samaritans Listening Volunteer. Her research primarily employs qualitative methods to explore and understand lived experiences.

Research interests
  • Eye health inequality
  • The impact of vision loss
  • Diabetes management
  • Mental health
  • Wellbeing
Qualifications

MSc Clinical Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology, Anglia Ruskin University