Faculty of Social Sciences research groups
Our social sciences research groups are at the forefront of international research in Education Practice/Theory, and Social Work and Social Policy.
Our research groups in Education Practice / Theory
Our work seeks to resolve major societal problems such as achieving excellence and equity in pupil outcomes. To achieve this, we use an interdisciplinary approach to studying social and educational practice across different research areas.
Children’s Rights and Participation
Exploring how children and young people can make decisions about their education
Professional Learning, Leadership and Governance
The changing nature of professional learning and leadership
Our research groups in Social Work and Social Policy
Our research groups are founded on interdisciplinary teams with backgrounds in social policy, social work, criminology, demography, urban studies, dementia studies and social gerontology.
Centre for Child Wellbeing and Protection
Delivering equal outcomes for children in a world of inequality.
Salvation Army Centre for Addictions Services and Research
Addressing the challenge of addictions in a person-centred manner.
Public Services and Governance Group
Providing expertise in policy issues, especially in housing and governance.
Centre for Environment, Dementia and Ageing Research
Transforming lives and informing choices, policy and practice.
