Profile
Simon Payne
My CV
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Education:
Winnall Primary School (Winchester, Hampshire);
Westgate Secondary School, Winchester;
Peter Symonds College, Winchester;
University College Winchester (now University of Winchester);
University College Chichester (now University of Chichester; West Sussex);
Aberystwyth University. -
Qualifications:
Various GCSEs;
A few A-levels;
– I didn’t do that well academically prior to university, but once at uni I really hit my stride!;
BA (Hons), MSc, PhD;
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education. -
Work History:
I worked all the way through school, college, and university, so I’ve had a variety of jobs that could be considered career-relevant and non-relevant jobs. These include newspaper boy, electrician’s mate, cleaner, site security, fishmonger in Sainsbury’s, bartender, Amazon storesperson, mental health nurse assistant, support worker, research assistant, self-employed consultant performance psychologist, etc.
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Current Job:
Lecturer in Psychology and Behaviour Change at Aberystwyth University, Wales
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About Me:
I try not to take life too seriously and I try to laugh at myself often! My two young children help keep me grounded. School and work have to be done, so let’s make them fun!
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I live near Aberystwyth on the coast in West Wales, a 2.5hr drive from Birmingham or 2hrs from Swansea. I compete in a sea rowing league against clubs from across Wales, in a Celtic longboat. (I can’t wait to be allowed to do this again!) I am surrounded by tall hills and opportunities for mountain biking and other outdoor activities, so I take advantage of that as often as possible. My two young kids often join me… and generally wear me out more than any of that does!
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What I'd do with the prize money:
An interactive STEM engagement day for local schools and not-so-local schools via a webcam!
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Loyal, trustworthy, excitable
What did you want to be after you left school?
Paleontologist, thanks to Jurassic Park.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Yep. I shaved all my hair off and got suspended!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Ugly Duckling (obscure rap group from California)
What's your favourite food?
Roast dinner with all the trimmings
Tell us a joke.
Why did the cow cross the street? To get to the moooooovies! (My daughter's favourite)
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