The following projects illustrate our commitment to and enactment of our research strategy:
Queer Theologies
Dr Chris Greenough
How can queer theory be used to disrupt traditional academic pathways of knowledge production, enabling queer researchers to develop original and bespoke ways of researching.
Engaging Students for their GCSEs: The Role of Teacher Messages and Student Emotions
Dr Laura Nicholson
What are the relationships between the way in which students studying for their GCSE maths exam (i) interpret messages about the exam given by their teacher, (ii) feel about the exam, (iii) engage in their maths lessons, and (iv) perform in the exam itself.
How Teachers use Research
Professor Tim Cain
How do teachers use published research? What do they do with it and how does it change their thoughts and actions?
Transforming Lives
Professor Vicky Duckworth
To understand and provide evidence of how the further education (FE) sector is vital in transforming lives and communities in 21st century Britain.
What is Britishness?
Dr Francis Farrell
Examining the perceptions of teachers, pupils, trainee teachers and teacher educators
Autism Catalyst
Professor Fiona Hallett
Ubunye: Empowering parents in disadvantaged South African communities to support classroom learning
Dr Mary McAteer
Evaluation of ECC keep-up/catch-up programme
Dr Mary McAteer
Widening Participation
Professor Liz Thomas
Inclusion
RISE Research Team