Research at the School of Education

The School of Education has a vibrant and rapidly developing research culture, culminating recently with the new Centre for Developmental and Applied Research in Education (CeDARE). The six research clusters support three main strands of research; Professional and Adult Learning, Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Learning in Classrooms, Schools and Communities.

At the School of Education we are passionate about research. We are actively engaging in innovative research to explore, extend and enhance educational knowledge and practice. Our drive, energy and commitment to improving education is illustrated through the excellence of our teaching programmes.

You may also like to browse our staff directory to explore the research interests of the SEd team.

The School of Education welcomes applications from visiting scholars from overseas to carry out research-related tasks such as conducting a literature review, undertaking fieldwork, and writing up research papers. Applications will be considered for a minimum of three months and a maximum of one year. Applicants' research interests should relate to one of the School of Education's six Academic Research Clusters below.

Applicants should contact the School's Research Administrator, Louise Hann, in the first instance, at Louise.Hann@wlv.ac.uk

Research clusters

Through our developmental Academic Research Clusters we offer staff and students an environment in which to grow their research skills and focus their interests.

Our research clusters are:

• Critical policy studies in education
• Developing pedagogy
• Childhood Research Cluster
• Education for Social Inclusion and Social Justice
• Mentoring and Professional Development in Education
• Research in Higher Education (RiHE) 

Research clusters hold regular research seminars often featuring speakers of national and International significance. Find out more about forthcoming seminars.

The Centre for Developmental and Applied Research in Education (CeDARE)

The formation of the Centre for Developmental and Applied Research in Education (CeDARE) has raised the status of pedagogic research within the School of Education and will provide a supporting infrastructure for the further development of research in education in its broad sense including learning and teaching in higher education and early years.

CeDARE raises the profile, quality and outcomes of the University’s research and development within education in terms of volume, prestige, quality of outputs and shaping policy; and expand and consolidate the research undertaken within current clusters by drawing together key staff into a number of clearly defined research groups co-ordinated and supported within a single research centre.

Visit CeDARE to discover research strands, publications, current and past projects and more.

Research students

We have a vibrant postgraduate culture with in excess of 1,000 participants on our taught and research programmes. We offer PhD study for home and overseas students and our new Doctorate in Education (EdD) is in the process of being validated.

If you are interested in carrying out research at PhD level please visit the University of Wolverhampton Graduate School pages. We are currently accepting full-time PhD applications only.

Developments in facilities and provisions for students at the university are enhancing the possibilities for student research. Find out more about our students and visit the the students area within CeDARE which contains student profiles. For an overview of the research and knowledge transfer committee see this document (Word, opens in new window).

If you are interested in joining our research community then do get in touch.

The School of Education welcomes applications from visiting scholars from overseas to carry out research-related tasks such as conducting a literature review, undertaking fieldwork, and writing up research papers. Applications will be considered for a minimum of three months and a maximum of one year. Applicants' research interests should relate to one of the School of Education's six Academic Research Clusters below.

Student Profile: Ghazala Noureen

Ghazala is a post-doctorate fellow at the University of Wolverhampton:

"I joined School of Education University of Wolverhampton in October 2008 as post-doc fellow.

On my arrival at campus administrative staff provided me relevant document and library card immediately. School of education also facilitated me by providing computer and office at Walsall Campus. I had a full access to electronic resources of the learning centre. Learning centre provided me the best study support and access to books and journals.

All the staff members in the learning centre were very cooperative and gave me complete orientation about the whole procedure of using learning centre resources. During my stay I got many opportunities for my professional development. The Centre for Developmental and Applied Research in Education (CeDARE) that is very helpful for research scholars.

I attended the two research methods modules with PhD students. It enhanced my understanding about the advanced research methods in education and developed capacity to apply theory to the practical context.

I got opportunity of direct interaction with some excellent educationists. I also attended seminars and workshops on different topics. I had very useful and informative supervisory sessions with Dr. Tehmina Basit. Her professional knowledge and dedication to work enabled me to complete my research project within time. She helped me in critical analysis of literature and how to developed original thinking."

If you are interested in joining our research community then do get in touch. Applicants should contact the School's Research Administrator, Louise Hann, in the first instance, at Louise.Hann@wlv.ac.uk