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 published today - collaboration between Professor Kathleen Pithouse-Morgan and colleagues in South Africa
- Date:
- 05 June 2023
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- 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
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- 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
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*.