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 convenor 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.

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Public engagement

Research degrees

Latest research news

Viva success

Description: Congratulations to Despoina Athanasiadou who has successfully defended her thesis, supervised by Professor Chris Day
Date:: 13 December 2024

Pain, Shame, and Power: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Chronic Pain

Description: Article from Katy Wakelin published in Qualitative Health Research
Date:: 11 December 2024

BERA Educational Research Book of the Year award

Description: Elite Universities and the Making of Privilege: Exploring Race and Class in Global Educational Economies wins BERA award. Congratulations to co-authors Martin Myers and Professor Kalwant Bhopal
Date:: 28 November 2024

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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