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 Centers
Our research staff form part of University Research Centres.
Centre for Research in Education in China and East Asia
An interdisciplinary global network of researchers exploring education and education-related fields in China and East Asia.
Research Impact
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.
Improving our understanding of the relationship between learning and earning
It is commonly assumed that in the global knowledge economy there is a straightforward relationship between learning and earning.
Improving school governance, policy and practice
In England, the 300,000 school governors are responsible for the conduct of 23,000 schools.
Safeguarding the rights of disabled children
The relationship between disability and disadvantage is a global concern with worldwide recognition of the inequities in access to opportunities and resources.
Sustainable schools enhance student well-being and educational standards
Sustainable schools improve student motivation and behaviour, while also promoting healthy school environments and lifestyles.
The positive impact of growing and gardening in schools
Addressing the decline of food education in schools.
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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