Research
The School of Education's research is among the most significant and influential of its kind in the world. We are the sole UK partner in the Network of Academic Programs in the Learning Sciences, a network of postgraduate programmes under the International Society of the Learning Sciences.
The School of Education has a strong commitment to developing our discipline and offers a rich environment for those looking to undertake postgraduate research.
Our research takes an interest in understanding 'what works' in education, and how we can improve educational practices and policy. We locate these concerns within a broader set of questions around 'what matters'. What is the role of education in contributing to a more fulfilling, richer, and socially-just quality of life, both for individuals and society?
We organise our research through six different research centres and we have a diverse range of partners, from teachers and community organisers in Nottingham through to national governments and international policy bodies.
Latest research news
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- Report on how changes to education due to Covid-19 pandemic has affected school leaders
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- 29 November 2021
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- Article published in the International Journal of Training and Development, co-authored by Professor Volker Wedekind, Dr Jo-Anna Russon and Professor Simon McGrath
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- 22 November 2021
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- New book, co-authored by Dr Eugenia Katartzi
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- 22 November 2021
In the latest Research Excellence Framework, 84% of our research was ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent, with 55% rated at the highest score.