Our Research and Professional Enquiry Partnerships
Here at Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé Institute of Education, we focus on participatory and collaborative research carried out with the communities and organisations that we serve – schools, colleges, educational settings, businesses, local authorities, government agencies and more.
Our research
A number of thriving research and development communities are active in Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé Institute of Education, and individual members of staff are engaged in a wide variety of activities. We also have an active research seminar programme with a range of visiting speakers, providing research staff and postgraduate research students with the opportunity to share knowledge and ideas.
Our staff possess a diverse range of research expertise and experience, with a broad and evolving focus on professional and vocationally related issues within an educational context. All of our research is enriched by connections with visiting fellows and professors, and by thriving links with international partners.
Research is seen as an important activity to ensure the vitality and health of academic subjects. It underpins and enriches the teaching that takes place on our undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. Our academics are available to provide bespoke training in a wide range of research methods. We work with teachers on the design and delivery of educational-based research projects and can help to develop and secure funding for research proposals.
Our research centre
Centre for Research in Language, Education and Developmental Inequalities
The Centre is an interdisciplinary research centre which aims to understand different perspectives of language and education at child, family and community levels, including those which contribute to inequalities in developmental and educational outcomes across the lifespan.
Our research groups
The following research groups are part of the Centre for Research in Language, Education and Development Inequalities.
Language, Literacy and Psycholinguistics
Lead: Professor Gary Jones
Education, Policy and Practice
Lead: Professor Phil Wood
Education, Motivation and Learning (EDMAL)
Lead: Dr Richard Remidios
Autism and Neurodiversity
Lead: Dr Lai-Sang (Linda) Iao
Our research degrees
Research Degrees in Education (MPhil / PhD)
In education the PhD opens significant possibilities for research and research-based development work in higher education and within a multiplicity of associated institutions. In addition to undertaking further research,
Professional Doctorate in Education
This programme looks at the interdependence of theory and method across the sector, from a social perspective - taught modules lead up to a dissertation, when students will introduce and illuminate an exciting new area of academic enquiry. NTU’s Professional Doctorate in Education explores the nexus of understanding the world and changing it.
Our projects
Are you a practitioner seeking opportunities to get your research interests supported? Or a setting leader searching for professional development opportunities for your research-engaged staff?
We offer funded projects, working alongside Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé Institute of Education (NIoE) colleagues, to develop a setting-based research project and dissemination of the findings. Projects must start and finish within an academic year, and include both a setting practitioner and an NIoE academic.
If you would like to take part please contact one of our colleagues or email chris.rolph@ntu.ac.uk. Closing dates for applications are the end of July and the end of September annually.
Archer Exchange brings together design and technology experts from across NTU to provide expertise that will support and shape D&T education through consultancy, bespoke training, research and evaluation.
We support the development of D&T across all sectors and age phases of education, as well as leading curriculum developments through our consultancy and advisory work with government agencies and national organisations. Our services include:
- Consultancy
- Bespoke training
- Continuing professional development
- Research and evaluation
Get in touch
If you are interested in either starting a PhD programme, bespoke training in a range of research methods or have an opportunity for the Institute to engage in a research activity at your setting, then please do contact us.