Overview
Background
Lauren has a history of excellence in teaching practice within both higher education and hospital & health care (workforce, clinical and simulation education) environments. This background has underpinned her drive to improve academic mental health, with her research informing innovative strategies and building sustainability in the academic workforce. Her impact is evident across both staff and student higher education experiences.
As program lead for two of ITaLI professional learning programs, Teaching@UQ and CaPE@UQ (Clinical and Practice Educators @UQ), she educates and upskills our next generation of university academics and clinical supervisors.
Lauren is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), experienced physiotherapist specializing in simulation education and PhD Candidate.
Availability
- Ms Lauren Cox is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Academic Mental Health
Works
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2026
Journal Article
Beyond the tip of the iceberg: Mental health, disclosure and the medical education ecosystem
Cox, Lauren E., Jain, Neera and Noble, Christy (2026). Beyond the tip of the iceberg: Mental health, disclosure and the medical education ecosystem. Medical Education medu.70280. doi: 10.1111/medu.70280
2025
Journal Article
The barriers and facilitators of mental health for a casual academic in higher education: an autoethnographic approach
Cox, Lauren (2025). The barriers and facilitators of mental health for a casual academic in higher education: an autoethnographic approach. Journal of Praxis in Higher Education, 7 (2), 31-55. doi: 10.63223/jphe.2025.61239
2024
Book Chapter
Introduction and historical review
Edwards, Marissa S., Cox, Lauren E., Martin, Angela J. and Ashkanasy, Neal M. (2024). Introduction and historical review. Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health. (pp. 1-30) edited by Marissa S. Edwards, Angela J. Martin, Neal M. Ashkanasy and Lauren E. Cox. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781803925080.00006
2024
Book Chapter
Conclusion
Edwards, Marissa S., Martin, Angela J., Ashkanasy, Neal M. and Cox, Lauren E. (2024). Conclusion. Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health. (pp. 516-527) edited by Edwards, Marissa S., Martin, Angela J., Ashkanasy, Neal M. and Cox, Lauren E.. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781803925080.00039
2024
Book Chapter
The landscape of mental health in higher education: the current state and where to next?
Cox, Lauren E., Martin, Angela J., Bishop, Jo, Muurlink, Olav and Mandrusiak, Allison (2024). The landscape of mental health in higher education: the current state and where to next?. Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health. (pp. 493-515) edited by Marissa S. Edwards, Angela J. Martin, Neal M. Ashkanasy and Lauren E. Cox. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781803925080.00038
2024
Book
Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health
Edwards, Marissa S., Martin, Angela J., Ashkanasy, Neal M. and Cox, Lauren E. eds. (2024). Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781803925080
2024
Conference Publication
Developing Future Educators: The Role of ePortfolios in a Graduate Teaching Associates Program
Cox, Lauren, Bowker, Shari and Slade, Christine (2024). Developing Future Educators: The Role of ePortfolios in a Graduate Teaching Associates Program. Australian ePortfolio Forum, Humanistic, Holistic, Realistic, Toowoomba, QLD Australia, 10-11 September 2024. Adelaide, SA Australia: ePortfolios Australia.
2024
Conference Publication
The landscape of mental health in higher education: Where to next?
Cox, Lauren, Bishop, Joanna, Martin, Angela, Muurlink, Olav and Mandrusiak, Allison (2024). The landscape of mental health in higher education: Where to next?. 33rd International Congress of Psychology, Prague, Czech Republic, 21-26 July 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1002/ijop.13186
2024
Conference Publication
Developing Future Educators: The Role of ePortfolios in a Graduate Teaching Associates Program
Cox, Lauren, Bowker, Shari and Slade, Christine (2024). Developing Future Educators: The Role of ePortfolios in a Graduate Teaching Associates Program. Australian ePortfolio Forum, Humanistic, Holistic, Realistic, Toowoomba, QLD Australia, 10-11 September 2024. Adelaide, SA Australia: ePortfolios Australia.
2015
Journal Article
Impact of tactile function on upper limb motor function in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder
Cox, Lauren E., Harris, Elizabeth C., Auld, Megan L. and Johnston, Leanne M. (2015). Impact of tactile function on upper limb motor function in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 45-46, 373-383. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2015.07.034
Supervision
Availability
- Ms Lauren Cox is:
- Available for supervision
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