We are leaders in the UK for education and sport-related research. About our researchWe are part of a world-class institution that engages with international and national governments and institutions while also being rooted in the City of Edinburgh, with close partnerships across the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region.Shaped by these local and global perspectives, we value the role of research, knowledge exchange and impact in contributing to equitable, sustainable and socially responsible developments in education, sport, physical activity and wellbeing. We aim to develop and sustain research excellence, make major contributions to practice, set agendas, engage in futures thinking while responding to the needs of our diverse stakeholders. Alongside our colleagues across the University of Edinburgh, and guided by our Research and Innovation Strategy 2030, we aim to make a significant difference to the future of health and care, tackle the climate and environmental crisis, and harnessing data, digital and AI for public good. REF 2021 The REF 2021 results for both education and sport-related research place us as Scotland’s top-ranked institution for research breadth and quality (Times Higher Education).Nearly 90 per cent of our sport-related research activity and almost 80 per cent of our education-related research is classified as ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’. Making a difference We are committed to impact, public engagement and knowledge mobilisation through our research and through continuing learning and development for a diverse range of professional stakeholders. Thematic hubs We have a vibrant and expanding research community with a broad portfolio of academic disciplines gathered within seven thematic hubs.Advanced Quantitative Research in EducationChildren and Young PeopleDigital EducationLanguage, Interculturality and LiteraciesSocial Justice and InclusionSport-related ResearchTeacher Education, Curriculum and Pedagogy Contact us Contact details for our Research, Knowledge Exchange and Impact (RKEI) Office. Centres, groups and networks Many of our research and knowledge exchange centres, groups and networks are internationally renowned. Each is housed within one of our seven thematic hubs. Postdoctoral opportunities Our postdoctoral fellowships, including Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship Scheme and British Academy Post-Doctoral Fellowships. This article was published on 2024-11-01
