Georgia Neilson is a DPhil student in the Department of Education, researching the relationship between generative artificial intelligence and creative practice within the context of secondary visual arts education. Her research sits at the intersection of creativity and educational pedagogy, with a particular focus on how generative AI influences creative self-efficacy, artistic processes, and creative performance.
Prior to commencing her doctoral studies, Georgia completed a Master of Science in Education (Research Design and Methodology) at the University of Oxford, a Master of Teaching (Secondary Visual Arts and Design), and a Graduate Certificate in International Education at the University of Melbourne, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Sculpture and Spatial Practice) at the Victorian College of the Arts.
Georgia previously worked as a secondary Visual Arts and Design educator, teaching across both International Baccalaureate and national curricula. Her experience in curriculum development, arts education, and educational leadership continues to inform her research, providing a practice informed perspective.
Alongside her doctoral studies, Georgia works as a Research Assistant in the Department of Education and is actively involved in the Artificial Intelligence in Education at Oxford University (AIEOU) research community. She is also a co-founder of EdNetworks and has contributed to academic events, interdisciplinary collaboration, and educational initiatives.
Across her research, teaching, and ceramics practice, Georgia is committed to bridging educational theory and practice. She is particularly passionate about fostering creative self-efficacy and agency, widening access to artistic and cultural experiences, and exploring how educational research can inform meaningful, inclusive, and critically engaged approaches to teaching and learning.
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