Research and knowledge exchange
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)
Latest research news
- Description
- New book co-edited by Dr Deniz Örücü
- Date:
- 17 April 2025
- Description
- New report for the National Education Union co-authored by Professor Howard Stevenson
- Date:
- 17 April 2025
- Description
- Final report published for project led by Professor Mary Oliver which investigates the impact of primary school teachers' background and professional practice on pupils' experiences and attainment in science
- Date:
- 17 April 2025
Forthcoming research events
- Date
- 03 May 2025 (10:30-14:30)
- Location:
- Atrium Law and Social, B62 Law and Social Sciences Building
- Description
- Social Science Research Event is a student-led and Cascade-Funded event. The event showcases student research projects, both undergraduate and postgraduate, from different disciplines across the Faculty of Social Sciences. It allows a unique opportunity for current and prospective students to gain insights into conducting research projects and opportunities to network with other students and academics throughout the faculty.
- Date
- 06 May 2025 (13:00-14:00)
- Location:
- Online - Zoom
- Description
- This event is part of the Internationalisation of higher education webinar 2025 series organised by the School of Education's Dr Joanna Al-Youssef
- Date
- 19 May 2025 (11:00-13:00)
- Location:
- Edwards Resource Centre, Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park NG7 2RD Nottingham
- Description
- A research seminar co-organised by the Environment, Health, & Society Research Theme (School of Geography) and the Global Childhoods Research Group (School of Education), University of Nottingham