Research

Our research programme has been developed to formulate a ‘better set of questions’, re-framing policy problems within a wider context of building back better. We will achieve this through maintaining and extending our tradition for comparative research in the UK and internationally. We regard this as essential to any meaningful analysis.

Our focus is in four main areas: Sustainability through our ‘E&T for the Climate’ theme; issues of ‘Social and Epistemic Justice’ across a range of skills, education and research systems; the ‘Political Skills Economy’ and debates around employability and outcomes; and ‘Tertiary E&T Landscapes’ across a wide range of global contexts.

Our Research

E&T for a Changing Future

understanding evolving social and economic needs and the changes required to align skills and education systems for the future

E&T Organisational Performance

examining and supporting E&T providers to deliver quality E&T, adapt effectively, and evolve skills needs, and ensuring accessibility and equity

Industrial Transformation and Economic Growth

investigating the relationship between employers and E&T and supporting employers to play a more effective role in skills systems and drive productivity and growth

Skills System Policy

researching skills and innovation policy approaches and structures, and supporting the development of more integrated tertiary-based E&T systems