Research
The Faculty of Education at Cambridge University was formed in August 2001. Later that year, it demonstrated its position as one of the largest and most successful research-oriented departments in the United Kingdom with the award of a '5' ranking in the Research Assessment Exercise indicating its high international standing.
The Faculty draws on a wide range of research strategies and traditions and has a commitment to conducting research of high quality and practical value in relation to policy and practice. Its research is underpinned by a strong and recognisable set of values which give it purpose and direction. Particular effort is directed towards the improvement of education with a central focus on teaching and learning, informed by principles of inclusivity and social justice, and valuing the contribution of user groups, especially practitioners, in collaborative research partnerships.
The broad areas in which the Faculty is active in research are shown by its five academic groups:
- Education, Equality and Development: historical contexts and contemporary practice
- Leading Learning for School Improvement
- Pedagogy, Language, Arts and Culture in Education
- Psychology and Neuroscience in Education
- Science, Technology & Mathematics Education
These groups bring together academic staff, research students and visiting researchers with cognate interests to address a wide range of educational issues. They organise a seminar series and their members are carrying out a wide range of research projects.
The Faculty's Research Office provides support to the research community. Staff of the Faculty can access resources provided by the Research office on our Local Information pages.