Sarah Hillier

I am a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) and Senior Lecturer in Nutrition, at the heart of my work is a commitment to empowering students, colleagues and individuals to thrive and achieve their full potential.

My research explores healthcare, nutrition, and education with a specific focus on menopause, pregnancy, and reproductive health. My current projects include GLP-1 (ongoing: healthcare professionals’ understanding and use; motivations, barriers and experiences of menopausal women), Cardiovascular health, diet and physical activity within menopause, nutrition consumption before pregnancy and single fathers’ roles in childhood nutrition, I also co-lead the INFORMeD Wessex Health Partners funded project connecting nutrition and dietetic professionals in Wessex.

As Chair of the Bournemouth University PRIDE Network 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️, I advocate for inclusivity within academia and explore the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in higher education. I am passionate about evidence-based, inclusive solutions and strive to inform policies that drive meaningful change in health and education.