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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Centre for Education and Research (CER) is a hub for research, development, consultancy, research degree supervision and teaching in formal, informal and non-formal Education across diverse social contexts.
CER conducts and promotes interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and trandisciplinary research relating to Education. We nurture and promote social justice, inclusion and aspiration through a culture of high-quality research that is accessible to all in education and related disciplines.
CER sits within the Faculty of Health, Education and Society (FHES) at the University of Northampton. The Centre operates in partnership with a wide range of local, national and international stakeholders, including children’s centres, NGOs, governments, further and higher education institutions, charities, nurseries and schools, and many CER members have previously worked on the ground in children’s services. Consequently, educational research at the University of Northampton has a long-standing and successful track record of promoting positive outcomes for children and young people, and adults working in all areas of educational provision.
CER is the base for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in the field of Education. CER SIGs explore exciting approaches to researching in education, including critical research, participatory research and research with children. Each CER SIG has its own identify and focus:
- Children and Young People (SIG Lead: Dr Peter Goy)
- Early Childhood Education & Care (SIG Leads: Dr Tanya Richardson & David Meechan)
- Education in Schools (SIG Lead: Professor Jane Murray)
- Families and Communities (SIG Leads: Dr Emel Thomas & Dr Helen Simmons)
- Higher, Further and Adult Education (SIG Lead: Dr Cristina Devecchi)
- Inclusion, Diversity and Special Education (SIG Lead: tbc)
For more information about CER research, PhD study or SIGs, contact our Centre Leaders:
Associate Professor Cristina Devecchi & Professor Jane Murray
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Profiles
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Dr Alexia Achtypi
- University of Northampton, Education - Senior Lecturer in Education
- Centre for Education and Research
Person: Academic
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Dr Tereza Aidonopoulou
- University of Northampton, Education - Senior Lecturer in Education (SEN and Inclusion)
- Centre for Active Digital Education
- Centre for Education and Research
Person: Academic
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Joanne Barrow
- University of Northampton, Childhood, Youth and Families - Senior Lecturer in Education (CYF)
- Centre for Education and Research
Person: Academic
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Dr Rachel Bassett-Dubsky
- University of Northampton, Childhood, Youth and Families - Senior Lecturer in Education (CYF)
- Centre for Education and Research
Person: Academic
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Julian Brown
- University of Northampton, Education - Head of Education
- Centre for Education and Research
Person: Academic
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50 Families: Nourishing Connections
Thomas, E. (PI) & Caldwell, H. (CoI)
28/10/24 → 31/07/25
Project: Internal Fund › Public and Community Engagement
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Trauma Response Northamptonshire Pilot
Lumsden, E. (PI)
1/11/23 → 31/05/25
Project: Enterprise › Consultancy with SMEs
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Northamptonshire Autism: Understanding the autistic-identified research priorities & creation of the Northamptonshire Autism Research Network
Payne, K.-L. (PI) & Achtypi, A. (PI)
18/12/23 → 31/07/24
Project: Internal Fund › Public and Community Engagement & Participatory Research fund
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EABE: Educational Access: Barriers and Enablers
Aidonopoulou, T. (PI), Pyer, M. (CoPI) & Campbell, J. (CoPI)
4/12/23 → 31/07/24
Project: Internal Fund › Small Grants Scheme for Early Career Researchers
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LIP: Learning through intergenerational play: what can people living with dementia and school children learn from each other (LIP).
Pyer, M. (CoPI), Ward, A. (PI), Aidonopoulou, T. (CoI) & Elliott-King, J. (CoI)
4/12/23 → 31/07/24
Project: Internal Fund › Public and Community Engagement & Participatory Research fund
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Examining the use of LEGO Serious Play to enhance postgraduate research capacity
Ganiyu, I. O., Plotka, G., Seuwou, P. & Ige-Olaobaju, A., 19 Feb 2025, In: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. 12, 223, 10 p., 223.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Integrating Critical Race Theory into UK Healthcare Training: Transforming Education to Tackle Institutional Racism in the Health Sector
Adegoke, V., Seuwou, P., Parkes, J., Farini, F. & Pilkington, A., 1 Mar 2025, 19th International Technology, Education and Development Conference Valencia, Spain. 3-5 March, 2025. International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED), p. 5963-5972 10 p. (INTED2025 Proceedings).Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter › peer-review
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Making admissions processes fair on Black students
Seuwou, P., 30 Jan 2025, Times Higher Education.Research output: Contribution to Specialist Publication › Bulletin/Magazine › peer-review
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Premature schoolification during early childhood hinders later academic success and productivity
Murray, J., 24 Mar 2025, In: International Journal of Early Years Education. 33, 1, p. 1-7 7 p., 1.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Editorial
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STEP outdoors: Supporting education students to take their teaching outdoors
Whewell, E., Tiplady, H., Richardson, T., Woolley, K. & Clanfield, J., 28 Jan 2025, Horizons, 108, p. 22-25 4 p.Research output: Contribution to Specialist Publication › Article
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Exploring the Relationship Between Representation in the Curricula and Students’ Engagement
Gray, S. (Creator), University of Northampton, 19 Sept 2024
DOI: 10.24339/fc2bf63b-5398-4218-81b8-ac46575f460d
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Students’ Sense of Course, University and Industry Belonging: The Influence of Diverse Representation in the Curricula
Gray, S. (Creator), University of Northampton, 30 Sept 2024
DOI: 10.24339/d521041b-4f4b-4c55-8bef-434b0401a7d7
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Child-UP Focus Groups with Children, Greater London Primary Schools
Farini, F. (Creator), University of Northampton, 22 Nov 2022
DOI: 10.24339/82896eee-7e08-4a6a-97ca-640e098c4cbd, https://www.child-up.eu/
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H2020 Project Child-UP Classroom Activities London, Audio-Recorded December 2020, transcribed 2021
Farini, F. (Creator), University of Northampton, 29 Jun 2022
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Science Outside the Classroom - Science Strand
Murray, J. (Creator), Batchelor, E. (Contributor), Hartley, E. (Contributor), Tiplady, H. (Contributor), Arundel, R. (Contributor), Fenton, J. (Contributor), Heavens, S. (Contributor), Fortuna, A. (Contributor), Bergqvist, J. (Contributor), Helmerson, K. (Contributor), Gustavsson, A.-L. (Contributor), Munther, C. (Contributor), Hansson, M. (Contributor), Anderson, S. (Contributor), Garcia, F. H. (Contributor), Martinez, A. F. (Contributor), Berna, R. M. (Contributor), Chambers, K. (Contributor), Marijanovic, Z. D. (Contributor) & Karavanic, M. (Contributor), Springer, 20 Aug 2024
DOI: 10.24339/fbd9db80-fbd6-4ece-89fe-153c91303de1, https://scienceoutsidetheclassroom.weebly.com/
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How will AI reshape academic employment?
Seuwou, P. (Creator)
20 Mar 2025Activity: Further Knowledge Exchange Activity › Blogging activity › Knowledge Exchange
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Supporting teacher trainees’ skills in effective outdoor learning and teaching.
Tiplady, H. (Author) & Whewell, E. (Author)
9 Jan 2025Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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Beyond the Technology podcast: How are universities enabling a more inclusive digital environment for their international students?
Seuwou, P. (Author)
11 Mar 2025 → 12 Mar 2025Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Podcast › Research
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Supporting GEM - TNE Students’ Digital Experience
Seuwou, P. (Author)
29 Jan 2025Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research
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Fostering Inclusive Digital Support for International Students at Northampton
Seuwou, P. (Author)
11 Mar 2025 → 12 Mar 2025Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Invited talk › Research
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Student theses
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A holistic needs analysis of science doctoral students writing for publication in Algerian universities
Benlakhdar, N. E. H. (Author), Zhang, Q. (Supervisor), Kay, T. (Supervisor) & Burnapp, D. (Supervisor), 6 Dec 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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A narrative inquiry exploring the nature of postgraduate research students' wellbeing
Sharp, S. (Author), Devecchi, C. (Director of Studies) & Murray, J. (Supervisor), 28 Mar 2024Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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A NEET Ending: How Adult and Community Learning supports young people who are Not in Employment, Education or Training
Carrington, P. (Author), MacDonald, S. (Supervisor) & Devecchi, C. (Supervisor), Dec 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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An Exploration of the Multidimensional Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Young Students in a Spanish Single-Structure School during their Transition from Primary to Secondary Education
Delgado Martín, E. (Author), Devecchi, C. (Director of Studies) & Thomas, E. (Supervisor), 21 Aug 2024Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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An investigation into the professional development needs of Upper Primary and Secondary teachers in mainstream, private schools to meet the diverse learning needs in Indian classrooms
Dubey, D. (Author), Rose, R. (Supervisor) & Thomas, E. (Supervisor), Jul 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Weaving in the role of African women textile workers into the narrative of the 1973 Durban strikes
15/01/23
3 items of Media coverage
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Creating a teaching culture legacy for migrant children in Europe
19/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
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