Research in the School of Education
The School of Education has a national and international standing as a centre of excellence for research in education. Our core mission is to advance the academic study of education with a commitment to equity and social justice locally, nationally and internationally.
We have been recently ranked third in the national assessment of the research (REF) which takes place across all UK universities approximately every 7 years. Researchers in the School are work with a wide variety of external partners and organisations, and are funded by a variety of national and international organisations, to make a difference in education.
Find out more about our Research Centres, Groups, and Initiatives below. You can also read about the several peer-reviewed education journals led by Professors in the School of Education.
Research groups
Literacy, Language and Education
The Literacy NetworkPhilosophy of Education
Philosophy of EducationKey initiatives
Education Equity Initiative
We bring together educational researchers, practitioners and policy makers, with the goal of an inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
Education Leadership Academy
The Education Leadership Academy is made up from a rich blend of academics and education leaders who always ask ‘what matters?’ before ‘what works?’
Teachers for Educational Equity
We work in partnership with underserved schools and alternative learning centres to develop the philosophy and practice of inclusive education, capacity and quality.
Visiting scholars scheme
For individual scholars who wish to spend periods of up to one year pursuing research