School of Education

Research and knowledge exchange

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Research in the School of Education makes a significant difference by contributing to positive change locally, nationally, and globally and is internationally esteemed for the high quality of its rigour and originality.
 

The research culture of the School of Education nurtures our ambition to improve educational experiences, further social justice, strengthen sustainability, and deepen democracy.

We research with integrity to develop innovative approaches to key educational issues that matter.

We collaborate with our diverse range of partners including teachers and community organisers in Nottingham through to national governments and international policy bodies.  

Our work addresses many UN sustainable development goals including:

  • developing inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning (SDG4)
  • empowering women and girls (SDG5)
  • reducing inequalities (SDG 10)
  • developing climate education (SDG 13)
  • forming inclusive educational institutions (SFG16)
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Research centres

Our six major research centres work across the disciplines of education and beyond, employing a broad range of theoretical and methodological approaches.

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Research degrees

The School of Education has a strong commitment to postgraduate and early career researchers and offers a rich environment for those looking to work and study with us

 
 

Latest research news

"What is a poem doing in a literature review?"

Description
New post co-written by Professor Kathleen Pithouse-Morgan on SRHE blog
Date:
11 March 2026

Sustainable School Leadership Final Report

Description
Final report and national technical reports published for project led by Professor Toby Greany
Date:
25 February 2026

Developing Learning Technology Professionals in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): Insights from a Cross-Institutional Mentor Scholar Scheme

Description
Article co-authored by Dr Denise Sweeney published in Trends in Higher Education
Date:
18 February 2026

  

 

Forthcoming research events

Are the facts always friendly? Counselling research in a 'post-truth' age

Date
18 March 2026 (16:30-18:00)
Location:
C45 Dearing Building, Jubilee Campus, Online - MS Teams
Description
A School of Education seminar hosted by the Centre for Research in Human Flourishing presented by Judy Moore

Community of Education, Inquiry and Practice launch event

Date
19 March 2026 (16:30-18:30)
Location:
C35, Dearing Building, Jubilee Campus
Description
Launching a new collaboration between professionals across local schools, colleges and educational organisations and the University of Nottingham.
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School of Education

University of Nottingham
Jubilee Campus
Wollaton Road
Nottingham, NG8 1BB

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