Centre for research in professional and work-related learning

Overview

The strategic focus of the School of Education's research activity relates strongly to the interests of practitioners and policy makers in all phases of education.

We have an extensive track record of collaborative research activity carried out in partnership with a range of organisations in:

• education
• business
• health
• social care
• criminal justice

In 2007, the Centre for Research in Professional and Work-Related Learning was created to reflect this breadth of research activity and expertise across the School.

We have developed a collaborative and dynamic research culture in partnership with regional, national and international communities of researchers, practitioners and policy-makers.

We are experienced in finding innovative ways of communicating research to a wide audience.

What can we do for you?

We produce work which is independent, objective and of the highest quality, by:

• undertaking a variety of research and evaluation activities.
• applying a range of methodological approaches.
• drawing on the expertise of internationally recognised researchers.   

Our key audiences are managers, practitioners, policy-makers and members of the professional and academic community.  

We work with a variety of international, national and regional funders including:

• International: UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).
• National: Teaching Agency; Higher Education Academy; Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (now the Schools Network).
• Regional: East of England Development Education Network, Hertfordshire County Council, Hertfordshire Police and Probation Services.

Main areas of research

We have a varied portfolio of funded research projects, which reflect our focus on practice-based research and our two overarching areas of research:

• policy and practice issues in education
• equity and diversity issues in education  

Find out more about our current and recent education research.