Department of Education
Centre for Research on Education and Social Justice (CRESJ)
Leader: Professor Liz Thomas
Deputy: Dr Anna Bull
The Centre for Research on Education and Social Justice (CRESJ) undertakes multi-method research that explores social justice in education.
Welcome
We pursue research regarding social justice and education in the UK and internationally. We investigate perceptions of fairness; differential rates of access and achievement that apply across individuals and social groups; and, explore learning and teaching.
Events
Study with us
We offer research degrees (PhD, MA by research) and we also offer our MA in Global and International Citizenship Education and our MA in Social Justice and Education.
Research projects
Research themes
People
Focus on
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Widening access and participation for students from under-represented groups and ensuring equitable success are key priorities in the English higher education policy arena, including within the regulatory frameworks established by the Office for Students (OfS).
Thursday 30 May 2024
Liz Thomas introduces the work CRESJ has undertaken to develop understanding and practice about a whole provider approach to widening access and student success in higher education.
Saturday 24 February 2024
Report by Dr Zoe Baker, British Academy Postdoctoral Research Fellow in CRESJ.