Educational Leadership, Management and Governance
Our research cluster develops new, theoretically grounded insights that lead to enhanced leadership, management and governance practice and policy.
Department of Education research
Our research interests are broad. They concern educational leadership, globalisation, teaching and educational practice.
Research clusters
Our research activities are take place in our four research clusters.
Language and Educational Practices
Our cluster develops research that leads to a greater understanding of learning, teaching and use of language.
Learning, Pedagogy and Diversity
Our research explores learning, pedagogy, curricula and knowledge development and how education can enhance social justice and contest social inequalities.
Internationalisation and Globalisation of Education
We research the impact of globalisation and the internationalisation of education on practice and student experiences in schools and higher education.
Research Centres
Our research staff form part of University Research Centres.
Centre for Research in Education in Asia (CREA)
An interdisciplinary global network of researchers exploring education and education-related fields in China and East Asia.
Research impact
Our research has helped government organisations, international bodies, multinational companies, leading educational and children’s charities, as well as those involved more directly with teaching and learning.
Girls’ chance of success at school in Sub-Saharan Africa shaped by language they are taught in
A new report argues that efforts to increase girls’ education in Africa should assess the detrimental effect teaching in English has on learning.
Sorry Twitter, it wasn’t personal, it’s political
Professor Brad Evans discusses the inherent dangers of Twitter and explores leaving the social media platform.
Enhancing policy and improving practice in school governing in England
Our research has contributed to significant improvements in school governing policy and practice over the last 12 years.
Developing inclusive practice in cultural settings
Bath has contributed to research that aims to improve access and learning in cultural learning environments, for socially disadvantaged disabled people.
Influencing the improvement and use of ILSAs in education
Research from Bath has influenced the way International Large-Scale Assessments (ILSAs) are used to assess and monitor UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Education Departmental Seminar Series
Our seminar series shares contemporary research tackling topics such as educational leadership, management and governance, internationalisation and globalisation, language and educational practices, and learning, pedagogy and diversity.
Videos from the Education Departmental Seminar Series
Speakers from our Department, other institutions, and the research community discuss their work and interesting topics in the field of educational research.
Our research
We have a longstanding commitment to research excellence, and have involvement with projects of both national and worldwide significance. Our research is wide ranging, with an aim to impact educational practice and policy both in the UK and internationally.
We work closely with other departments to share our knowledge with practitioners, research institutes, businesses, governments, the EU, international agencies and charities.
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