Biography
Lisa Marzano is Professor of Psychology and Co-Director of the .ÌýFormerly a Research Fellow at the Oxford University Centre for Suicide Research, Lisa has worked in suicide and self-harm prevention for over two decades, drawing on a variety of methods and disciplinary approaches. She currently leads an established programme of research focusing on suicides in public locations which has informed a range of preventative initiatives (including the award-winningÌýcampaign, as well as national and international media guidelines to promote responsible reporting of suiÂcide). In 2019 Lisa was recognised by Universities UK as a “Nation's Lifesaverâ€� for “saving lives and making a life-changing difference to our health and wellbeingâ€�, and received a “Lifesaver Awardâ€� from Transport for London.
Education and Qualifications:Ìý
2004-2007ÌýPhD in Psychology, Middlesex University, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
2002-2004ÌýMSc in Social Science Research Methods (also satisfying requirements of the MSc in Forensic Psychology), Middlesex University, funded by the ESRC.
1998-2001ÌýBSc (Hons) in Psychology with Criminology, Middlesex University.Ìý
Current and Previous Posts:Ìý
From 2012ÌýProfessor of Psychology (from 2023) and Theme Director for Equity and Improvements in Health and Wellbeing (2022-24), Middlesex UniversityÌý
2007-2012ÌýPostdoctoral Researcher, Centre for Suicide Research, University of Oxford and Research Associate, Green Templeton College, University of OxfordÌý
2005-2010ÌýGuest Psychology Lecturer, Universities of Oxford and BrightonÌý
Advisory and Board Membership Roles:Ìý
In addition to providing expert advice on suicide prevention to a range of organisations (e.g.Ìýthe Met and British Transport Police, the National Police Chiefs Council and National Crime Agency; the Behavioural Insights Team, Cabinet Office; The Independent Press Standards Organisation; Samaritans; National Highways; ProRail (Netherlands) and Lifeline (Australia)), Lisa is a member of:
The National Suicide Prevention Strategy Advisory Group (Department of Health and Social Care)ÌýSuicide & the Media Taskforce, International Association for Suicide Prevention and WHO Media Guidelines for the Reporting of Suicide Revision GroupNational Suicide Prevention and Suspected Suicide Surveillance (SPSSS) Leadership Group (Office for Health Improvement and Disparity, UK GovernmentSecurity Consortium for the Prevention of Suicide Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýSafer Public Spaces NetworkThe Railways Suicide Prevention Programme Board Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýThrive London Suicide Prevention Group and Self-Harm Monitoring Task ForceBeachy Head Operational Response GroupEditorial boardÌýBMJ Mental HealthÌý(Digital Mental HealthÌýSection Editor; 2016-23) Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýSamaritans’ Research Ethics Board (Chair, 2018-22)