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

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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- New article in BERA Review of Education from the Hub for Education for Refugees in Europe team
- Date:
- 29 November 2023
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- Article by Professor Pat Thomson and Honorary Professor Chris Hall for the Cultural Learning Alliance
- Date:
- 28 November 2023
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- New book featuring chapter from Professor Dalene Swanson
- Date:
- 27 November 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*.