Research

The School of Education's research is among the most significant and influential of its kind in the world.

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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.

Research centres

Six research centres are hosted within the School of Education and much of the research portfolio is aimed at having a real impact upon learners, organisations and educational systems.

Researcher profile

Kay Fuller is an Associate Professor and a member of the Centre for Research in Educational Leadership and Management. Her research focuses on women, gender and feminism in educational leadership.

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Seminars and events

The School of Education runs a series of seminars and events, some focus on general education issues but most relate to the more specialist interests of the school's research centres.

UNESCO and UNEVOC

Public engagement

Research degrees

Latest research news

Data ethics policy in higher education

Description: The African Association of Universities, University of Nottingham and the Ethical Data Initiative launch new campaign for data ethics in education
Date:: 30 May 2023

Understanding Education Studies - Critical Issues and New Directions

Description: New book which contains a chapter written by BA Education tutors, Dr Jenny Elliott, Dr Rupert Knight, Dr Sharon Clancy and Colin Morley
Date:: 30 May 2023

Dr Manny Madriaga discusses his research on anti-racist change in higher education

Description: Article featured in Leverhulme Trust newsletter
Date:: 26 May 2023

In the latest Research Excellence Framework,
the vast majority of our
outputs were assessed as internationally excellent, with over half given the highest possible score of 4*.
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