Rees Hughes is Head of Research Impact at the University of St Andrews, where she leads strategic initiatives to enhance the reach and significance of academic research. With a research background in medical anthropology and professional experience in social/palliative care, she brings a nuanced understanding of how research connects with lived experience, practice, and wellbeing.
Rees works at the intersection of scholarship and society, supporting researchers to translate their work into tangible benefits across policy, culture, and the economy. Known for her collaborative and forward‑thinking approach, she builds partnerships that address global challenges and amplify research impact. Her wider interests include developing creative facilitation methods, enhancing positive research culture, and building the Scottish higher education ecosystem into a connected community of practice through impact.
Rees Hughes
