Educational Leadership, Management and Governance

Our research cluster develops new, theoretically grounded insights that lead to enhanced leadership, management and governance practice and policy.
Our research activities are take place in our four research clusters.
Our research cluster develops new, theoretically grounded insights that lead to enhanced leadership, management and governance practice and policy.
Our cluster develops research that leads to a greater understanding of learning, teaching and use of language.
Our research explores learning, pedagogy, curricula and knowledge development and how education can enhance social justice and contest social inequalities.
We research the impact of globalisation and the internationalisation of education on practice and student experiences in schools and higher education.
Our research staff form part of University Research Centres.
An interdisciplinary global network of researchers exploring education and education-related fields in China and East Asia.
We have worked with government organisations, international bodies, multinational companies, leading educational and children’s charities, as well as those involved more directly with teaching and learning.
It is commonly assumed that in the global knowledge economy there is a straightforward relationship between learning and earning.
In England, the 300,000 school governors are responsible for the conduct of 23,000 schools.
The relationship between disability and disadvantage is a global concern with worldwide recognition of the inequities in access to opportunities and resources.
Sustainable schools improve student motivation and behaviour, while also promoting healthy school environments and lifestyles.
Addressing the decline of food education in schools.
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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