Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) facilitates research at the cutting edge of theory and practice.
78% of our research activity was defined as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014).
Our international research expertise crosses diverse areas including:
- critical pedagogies and maths education
- educational policy and leadership
- equality, disadvantage and poverty
- educational psychology.
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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A case study, nested approach of children with Down syndrome, their parents’, and teachers’ experiences of navigating primary- secondary school transitions
Kelly, O., O’Brien, N., Burgoyne, K., Baxter, R. & Bagnall, C., 1 Apr 2026, In: Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs. 26, 2, e70070.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An exploration of approaches to supporting young people experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) in a social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) school.
Hammond Price, C. & Bond, C., 14 Jan 2026, In: Educational Psychology in Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A psychological talking therapy for suicidality in people experiencing non-affective psychosis: Mechanism and efficacy outcomes of the CARMS (Cognitive AppRoaches to coMbatting Suicidality) randomised controlled trial
Gooding, P., Awenat, Y., Drake, R., Emsley, R., Jones, S., Kapur, N., Lobban, F., Peters, S., Pratt, D., Elliott, R., Boardman, B., Camacho, E., Edwards, D., Harris, K., Huggett, C. & Haddock, G., 12 Mar 2026, In: Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Artificial Intelligence Implementation in Healthcare: Protocol for a Scoping Review using Qualitative Comparative Analysis
Bamber, J. D. L., Davies, C., McDonald, M. & Cordier, R., 12 Mar 2026Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Association of depressive symptomatology with healthcare utilization among community-dwelling older adults: an electronic medical records-based longitudinal study in Singapore
Visaria, A., Vashishtha, R., Cheng, Q., Chan, A. & Malhotra, R., 3 Mar 2026, In: Aging & mental health. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mapping approaches to Chinese mainland students socio-cultural integration in Hong Kong across UGC-funded universities
Tishenina, M. (PI), Nan, Y. (CoI), Li, S. (CoI) & Yang, Y. (Supervisor)
1/01/26 → …
Project: Research
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A Qualitative Research into the Leadership Practices of Returnee Academic Leaders in Chinese Mainland Universities
Lin, P. (PI), Zhang, M. (CoI) & Yang, Y. (Supervisor)
1/01/26 → …
Project: Research
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Navigating Internationalization: An Exploratory Policy Analysis of Non-local Student Recruitment in Hong Kong
Yang, Y. (PI), Zhang , H. (CoI), Ye, Q. (CoI) & Zheng , Y. (CoI)
1/01/26 → …
Project: Research
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Assessing the match between taught master’s education and research assistant employability requirements in Hong Kong higher education institutions
Liu, Y. (PI), Wang, W. (CoI), Wang, J. (CoI) & Yang, Y. (Supervisor)
1/01/26 → …
Project: Research
Impacts
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Appropriate Course Design - Implementation, Licencing, and Consultancy
Fay, R. (Participant)
Impact: Attitudes and behaviours, Awareness and understanding, Policy, Society and culture
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Assessment tools and the impact on learners’ ‘understanding and use’ of mathematics in schools, colleges and higher education
Black, L. (Participant), Farnsworth, V. (Participant), Hernandez-Martinez, P. (Participant), Hutcheson, G. (Participant), Pampaka, M. (Participant), Pepin, B. (Participant), Petridou, A. (Participant), Prevett, P. (Participant), Ryan, J. T. (Participant), Wake, G. (Participant), Williams, J. (Participant) & Wo, L. (Participant)
Impact: Technological impacts, Societal impacts
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Café Autistiqué
Sturrock, A. (Participant), Guest, H. (Participant), Gowen, E. (Participant), Bendo, G. (Participant), Leadbitter, K. (Participant) & Nosova, E. (Participant)
Impact: Attitudes and behaviours, Awareness and understanding, Health and wellbeing, Society and culture
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Changing education policy and practice through challenging the link between social and educational disadvantage
Ainscow, M. (Participant), Raffo, C. (Participant) & West, C. (Participant)
Impact: Societal impacts
Activities
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Beyond the EU: Strategic Diplomacy and Global Engagement in European University Alliances
Cino Pagliarello, M. (Speaker) & Gunn, A. (Speaker)
8 Sept 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
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Theoretically informed analyses of the European University Initiative: exploring the value of policy theory
Gunn, A. (Speaker)
2 Jul 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
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What does professional development for teachers look like, and how does it occur in individuals? Examining the models of Linda Evans - paper presented at the BERA TEAN conference, Sheffield Hallam University
Evans, L. (Speaker)
20 May 2026 → 21 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
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‘The future of leadership in HE’ - invited expert panel speaker at the conference, 'Your Future in HE: Aurora Leadership Programme face-to-face event', Queen’s Hotel, Leeds
Evans, L. (Invited speaker)
8 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Teaching and Research
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Measures of teaching quality: A legitimate guide for students and funders?
Gunn, A. (Speaker)
23 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
Datasets
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The READY Study - Datasets and documentation
Young, A. (Creator), Espinoza, F. (Creator), Dodds, C. (Creator), Squires, G. (Creator), Rogers, K. (Creator), Chilton, H. (Creator) & O'Neill, R. (Creator), University of Manchester Figshare, 26 Jun 2025
DOI: 10.48420/19566031, https://figshare.manchester.ac.uk/articles/dataset/The_READY_Study_-_Baseline_data/19566031
Dataset
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Where Plants and Play Meet: Creating Space for Discovery in Botanic Gardens
Macquarrie, S. (Creator) & Nugent, C. (Creator), University of Manchester Figshare, 15 Oct 2025
DOI: 10.48420/30347032
Dataset
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EXPLORING AI INTEGRATION IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER PRIMARY PGCE REPORT OF RECOMMENDATIONS YEAR 1 2024-2025
Birchinall, L. (Creator), James, D. (Creator), Kilkenny, K. (Creator), Rhodes, A. (Creator), Jayson, N. (Creator) & Banks gatenby, A. (Creator), University of Manchester Figshare, 22 Oct 2025
DOI: 10.48420/30305392
Dataset
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The Effects of Poverty on Learning
Brougham, H. (Creator), University of Manchester Figshare, 23 Mar 2023
DOI: 10.48420/22148267.v1, https://figshare.manchester.ac.uk/articles/presentation/The_Effects_of_Poverty_on_Learning/22148267/1
Dataset
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instAcademy: Developing GenerativeAI support for place-based, Funds of Knowledge approaches with the Educational Innovators of the Elective Home Education Community
Banks gatenby, A. (Creator) & Jackson, S. (Creator), University of Manchester Figshare, 3 Feb 2025
DOI: 10.48420/28288421.v1, https://figshare.manchester.ac.uk/articles/presentation/_b_instAcademy_Developing_GenerativeAI_support_for_place-based_Funds_of_Knowledge_approaches_with_the_Educational_Innovators_of_the_Elective_Home_Education_Community_b_/28288421/1
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Prizes
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2016 Best Book on Globalization and Education
Verger, A. (Recipient), Zancajo, A. (Recipient) & Fontdevila, C. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2018 Best Doctoral Dissertation
Zancajo, A. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2019 Best paper. Journal of Vocational Education & Training
Zancajo, A. (Recipient) & Valiente, O. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2024 Best Contribution to internationalisation Awards-MDC Excellence Awards UoM.
Zhou, L. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2024 Global Scholar Fund (Recipient)
Zhou, L. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Reclaiming teacher professionalism
Gregory, E., Dawes, L. & Innes, M.
12/01/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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BeeProud: Exploring LGBTQIA+ young people’s wellbeing experiences
Atkinson-Ross, C., Mccaldin, T. & Demkowicz, O.
9/01/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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The importance of language - what’s in a name?
Murtagh, L. & Parker, K.
8/01/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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A fair assessment? Inclusion and student voice in GCSE assessment
Wilkinson, H., Woods, K., Mccaldin, T. & Daly, A.
11/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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Bridging the Identity Gap: research and scholarship groups as catalysts for academic growth in university-led pre-service teacher education
9/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
Student theses
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"13 years and it's the first time anybody's ever said, but how does this impact you?": The women's experiences of being partners of elite male footballers in England
Welcome, P. (Author), Etchebarne, A. (Co Supervisor) & Hanley, T. (Main Supervisor), 11 Nov 2024Student thesis: Doctor of Counselling Psychology
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âAn Exploratory Study on the Accessibility of Counselling for Children and Young People in Primary and Secondary Schools in India (Bengaluru)â
Fernandes, M. (Author), Hanley, T. (Main Supervisor) & Winter, L. A. (Co Supervisor), 22 Jul 2024Student thesis: Doctor of Counselling Psychology
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A biographical study of six women in leadership positions in Higher Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Bawazeer, W. (Author), West, M. (Co Supervisor) & Gunter, H. (Main Supervisor), 9 Nov 2017Student thesis: Phd
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Academically successful Care Leavers: what has gone right?
Tilley, A. (Author), Squires, G. (Main Supervisor) & Bond, C. (Co Supervisor), 15 Dec 2015Student thesis: Doctorate of Educational Psychology
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Academic Literacy Practices: plausibility in the essays of a diverse social science cohort
Smith, P. (Author), Fay, R. (Main Supervisor) & Sharrock, W. (Co Supervisor), 17 Apr 2013Student thesis: Phd
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