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Educational Research

Top 50

in the world, Times Higher Education (THE) world subject rankings table for education 2024

6th

in the UK, Times Higher Education (THE) world subject rankings table for education 2024

400+

postgraduate students in 50+ countries

50+

years' experience of educational research

Research

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 100% of our research impact was rated outstanding and 90% of our research was rated as world leading or internationally excellent. Since the first Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 1992 the Department has consistently been judged to be one of the best in the UK.

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Our highly international and interdisciplinary team lead innovative research projects and teach on our postgraduate programmes.

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Study

We offer innovative, specialist postgraduate programmes that are consistently rated as excellent by students, external examiners as well as internal and external reviewers.

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Photographic contest offers chance to enjoy the local ‘Ripple Effect’

A photographic exhibition designed to have a ‘Ripple Effect’ on the local community will open to the public on Monday (November 4).
Image of Natasa wearing red top and fedora hat on the right and image of Shanghai city skyscrapers and water on the left

Lancaster academic speaks at UNESCO-Shanghai Open University lifelong learning event

A Lancaster University Senior Lecturer will address an international, high-profile event co-organised by UNESCO's Institute for Lifelong Learning and Shanghai Open University. 
A montage of three pictures - main picture shows ressearch team at work in Morecambe Bay near sunderland Point and two smaller images show pupils with a wheelbarrow working in the school grounds and the other shows students holding plants

Wonders of the Bay provide ‘heart, hands and head’ approach to exciting, new teaching resource

From the rich and varied marine, bird and plant life to the shifting sands, water rhythms and beach life of Morecambe Bay, a brand-new set of teaching resources, launched this month at Lancaster University, is designed to help local young people feel empowered to be change-makers.

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Forthcoming events

20th Nov

Recognising mature students’ unpaid care work as a form of work-based learning

Wednesday 20 November 2024, 12:30pm to 2:00pm
27th Nov

Preparing Leaders for the Future: A 21st Century CPD Paradigm

Wednesday 27 November 2024, 12:30pm to 2:00pm
22nd Jan

The inclusion and exclusion of students with disability in German higher education

Wednesday 22 January 2025, 12:30pm to 2:00pm

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