University research themes
Justice and Equality
Through our specialist Centre for Research on Education and Social Justice we explore social justice in education in the UK and internationally. Research topics include access to and outcomes of higher education, race and gender equality, and narratives in literature and social studies teaching and learning, including development and citizenship education.
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- Social Transformative Research Informing Processes of Environmental Science (STRIPES)
- Universities Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence
- Youth activism, engagement and the development of new civic learning spaces
Health and Wellbeing
Risk, Evidence and Decision Making
We have substantial expertise in evaluating and synthesising research evidence: summarising what is known about a topic for educators and policymakers and presenting it in an accessible way. We apply our expertise to engage in targeted knowledge exchange with schools and educators to achieve significant and far-reaching impact.
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Culture and Communication
Our research considers language use and language learning part of and as resources for social interaction. We lead cutting edge interdisciplinary research that improves second language education and the learning of English and other languages.
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