Matilda Gosling is a social scientist and independent researcher specialising in social psychology and issues affecting children and young people, including education and child development. She has worked for governments, charities, foundations and private-sector organisations, and has overseen field research in more than 60 countries. Matilda previously co-founded and ran an international social research consultancy.

Matilda has degrees from the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics. She lives in Brighton with her partner and two children.