Professional learning, leadership and governance

Now more than ever, young people, parents, educators and policy-makers are asking, what is learning and what makes it happen?

Our interdisciplinary work draws upon theories and methods to explore these questions in exciting ways. We are academics with real-world teaching, leadership and governance experience who are committed to professional learning research that empowers critique and change.

We have expertise in practice-based learning theories and cutting edge sociomaterial analyses; and in digital and art-based research methods. We often work closely with colleagues in other thematic areas and, together with our impressive doctoral students we continue to advance the field of professional education and leadership in exciting and powerful ways.

Our research aims to promote social improvement and reduce inequalities. We’ve achieved significant impacts on policy and practice in professional learning in Scotland and Wales. Our research on governance in further education colleges contributes to understanding governance and how this enables colleges to meet the needs of learners, employers and labour markets.

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For enquiries, including those related to doctoral supervision, please contact Dr Romina Madrid or Dr Aileen Ireland.