Institute for Research in Education (IREd)

Director of IREd: Professor Uvanney Maylor

IREd is a vibrant, interdisciplinary research institute, whose wide-ranging research interests – in policy, practice and pedagogy; educator identities and youth representation; and more – are linked by a common commitment to social justice in education (understood in the broadest sense).

Our research is based on principles of respect for students, educators, and communities with diverse social and cultural backgrounds, and is committed to improving equity of opportunity and outcomes for all.

IREd boasts expertise in psychology, sociology, history, and philosophy of education, and we welcome inquiries for Education PhDs in any of those disciplines.

Inquiries can be emailed to IREd@beds.ac.uk or directly to relevant IREd members

The Institute is also host to the Bedfordshire branch of the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain (PESGB), convened by Dr Oli Belas, Chair of the Society's Inclusion Committee.

An overview of IREd activities can be found in our research newsletters