Helen E Dobson

Helen E Dobson is a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at The University of Manchester. Her research interests include Sustainable Development, Education for Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, and Engineering Ethics and Social Responsibility. She contributes to the Management of Projects Group within the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE) and is involved in several sustainability initiatives at the University. Dobson's work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 9, and SDG 12. She has focused her pedagogic research on engaging engineering students through experiential and practice-based learning methods, such as problem-based learning and reflective practice, to enhance key employability skills.

Helen E. Dobson MACE is an academic at the University of Manchester, focusing on engineering education, sustainable development, and project management. Her research explores innovative teaching methods, such as problem-based learning, to equip students with skills for sustainable development and circular economy practices. Dobson's work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to education, aiming to prepare engineers for global challenges. She has contributed to developing modules that integrate sustainability into engineering curricula and has examined learning styles across different disciplinary backgrounds. Her publications highlight the importance of practical education and collaboration in addressing societal issues.