Kyle joined Rocket Science in January 2020 after completing a PhD in social research at University College London. At Rocket Science he has designed programme and service evaluations in healthcare and the youth sector. He is also working with Rocket Science’s grants team to deliver our grant management programmes.

Kyle has extensive experience designing and carrying out consultations and engagement, including conducting interviews, focus groups, interactive workshops, and arts sessions. He has regularly gathered and reviewed evidence for research publication and is co-editor of the forthcoming qualitative health research volume (2020) Immobility and Health from Palgrave. Prior to joining Rocket Science, he held multiple roles at UCL, including Research Assistant for Heritage Futures, a 4-year international research project, and was a Postgraduate Teaching Assistant for master’s programmes.

Key skills:

• Qualitative research methods and data analysis
• Research, insight, and training on diversity and inclusion issues
• Producing accessible research outputs including short reports, blog posts, and presentations
• Capturing the impact of holistic programmes and services 
• Conducting literature, evidence, and policy reviews

Specialisms:

• Health and social care
• Diversity and inclusion, with a particular focus on the needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ people
• Employability, skills, and education
• Heritage and museums

Qualifications:

• PhD in Heritage Studies, University College London
• MA in Public Archaeology, University College London
• BA in Archaeology and English Literature, Stanford University

Little weaknesses:

• Inability to put together Ikea furniture
• Vacuuming regularly
• Over-researching simple household purchases