Maciej Pawlik
Maciej in an empty UCL lecture theatre before class

Teaching

Teaching &mentoring

From UCL postgraduate modules to primary school climate workshops.

6Teaching roles from primary school to postgraduate
66Assignments marked
4UCL modules across Risk & Disaster Reduction and the Institute of Education
AFHEAAdvance HE Associate Fellow, recognised teaching practice

Where I teach

Undergraduate, postgraduate and school audiences (KS2 is ages 7 to 11, KS5 is sixth form).

  1. 2026 to present

    Fieldwork Skills

    UCL, Postgraduate Teaching Associate, undergraduate

    Helping undergraduates step out of the classroom and into the field: planning safely, asking good questions and learning to read a place for themselves.

  2. 2026 to present

    Integrating Science in Disaster Risk Reduction

    UCL, Postgraduate Teaching Associate, postgraduate

    Supporting postgraduates to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and real-world risk decisions, so research actually reaches the people it is meant to protect.

  3. 2025 to present

    Emergency Planning & Management

    UCL, Postgraduate Teaching Associate, postgraduate

    Leading seminars on how we prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, bringing real cases to life and making space for every voice in the room.

  4. 2025 to present

    Climate Action & Disaster Resilience

    STEM Learning Scheme, Climate Ambassador, KS2

    Visiting primary schools to talk with children about climate change, nature and staying safe in emergencies, leaving them with hope rather than fear.

  5. 2025 to present

    Career in Science

    Brightside Mentoring, Mentor, KS5

    Mentoring sixth formers as they find their way into science, and sharing the honest, winding route that got me here.

  6. 2024 to present

    Co-learning for Disaster & Climate Justice

    UCL, Guest Lecturer, postgraduate

    Guest sessions on Green Learning for disaster resilience, using storytelling and creative activities to explore whose knowledge counts and how our relationship with nature shapes justice.

Teaching philosophy

I embed teaching within applied research rather than treating it as a separate role. My goal is to equip students with critical thinking and practical tools for navigating disaster risk.

Mentoring

Available to mentor students in disaster research, science, and career navigation. Please get in touch to discuss opportunities.

Pupils working on a mapping activity during a school workshop
A disaster resilience workshop in a London school

My goal is to equip students with critical thinking and practical tools for navigating disaster risk.

How I can help you

Research, mentoring, and educational services for individuals and organisations working at the intersection of environment, risk, and resilience.

Research Consultancy

Bespoke qualitative and mixed-methods research in disaster risk reduction, urban ecology, and nature-based solutions.

  • Literature Reviews
  • Fieldwork Design
  • Policy Briefs

PhD & Academic Mentoring

One-to-one support for postgraduate researchers navigating fieldwork, writing, publication, and doctoral study.

  • Writing Support
  • Career Strategy
  • Peer Review

Education & Outreach

Programmes for schools, community groups, and public audiences on nature, emergency preparedness, and environmental justice.

  • School Programmes
  • Public Talks
  • Curriculum Design

Creative Research Methods

Participatory and creative methods for projects reaching communities or challenging conventional research frameworks.

  • Ethnography
  • Participatory Mapping
  • Photovoice

Writing & Editing

Academic writing support, manuscript review, and editing for journal articles, grant applications, and policy documents.

  • Manuscript Review
  • Grant Writing
  • Editing

Keynotes & Panels

Conference presentations, panel discussions, and public lectures on urban resilience and nature-based approaches to risk.

  • Conferences
  • Panel Discussions
  • Media Commentary

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