Bradley Busch

Learn more about the author of The Science of Learning and Teaching & Learning Illuminated, and how he makes research accessible for educators.

Who is Bradley Busch?

He is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professionals Council.
He has a background in Sport Psychology, including an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology.
He has worked with footballers and also helped Olympic athletes to medal at London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
He lectured at a college on both BTEC and foundational degree courses.
Bradley delivers evidence-informed workshops to staff and students in hundreds of schools, colleges and universities across the UK and beyond.
He also helps make research accessible through publications such as The Teaching & Learning Spotlight, co-authored with Jade Pearce.
He speaks at international events such as the international Festivals of Education, in the USA, Thailand, Dubai, Italy, and more.
He also frequently stars as a guest on podcasts.
Bradley lives just outside of London, England, with his wife, Psychologist Dr Pippa Busch and their two young sons.

The Science of Learning: 99 Studies That Every Teacher Needs to Know (2018) – A concise and accessible guide to the most influential and useful studies on how students learn, and how to apply them in the classroom.
A Parent’s Guide to The Science of Learning: 77 Studies That Every Parent Needs to Know (2021) – A concise and accessible guide to the most influential and useful studies on how students learn, and how parents can use them to help their children thrive at school.
Teaching & Learning Illuminated: The Big Ideas, Illustrated (2023) – A follow-up to The Science of Learning, this book covers more topics and studies that can help educators to enhance their evidence-informed practice, combining illustrations with clear explanations.
Release Your Inner Drive: Everything You Need to Know about How to Get Good at Stuff (2017) – A book for students and parents that explains the key skills and mindsets that can boost motivation, resilience, and achievement.
Evidence-Informed Wisdom: Making Better Decisions in Education (2025) – A book for anyone who wants to learn how to use the latest findings from Cognitive Science to improve their thinking, decision-making and behaviour.