Sue is an Honorary Professor at the IPR, University of Bath. Her work on the topics of education, employment and social policy have earned her great distinction and much recognition in her field. Her expertise in research which explores youth transitions, and specifically the challenges faced by disadvantaged and disengaged groups of young people, has made a significant impact on academic thinking and policy formation, both nationally and internationally.
“I have been engaged in policy-related research focusing on education, employment and training since 1988. Most of that work has involved studies of policy initiatives, which have informed, and helped to shape, the direction of policy in Britain. A particular focus has been the post-16 transitions of disadvantaged and disaffected young people faced with diminishing labour market opportunities. I am an Honorary Fellow of the Centre on Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance (SKOPE) at the University of Oxford; a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Research (CASE) in Poland; an Associate to the Department for Education’s (DfE) Analytical Research Pool in England: and a Board Member of Careers Wales.”