Centre for Research on Education and Social Justice (CRESJ)
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Centre for Research on Education and Social Justice (CRESJ)
Leader: Professor Liz Thomas\ Deputy: Dr Anna Bull
The Centre for Research on Education and Social Justice (CRESJ) undertakes multi-method research that explores social justice in education.
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We pursue research regarding social justice and education in the UK and internationally. We investigate perceptions of fairness; differential rates of access and achievement that apply across individuals and social groups; and, explore learning and teaching.
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We offer research degrees (PhD, MA by research) and we also offer our MA in Global and International Citizenship Education and our MA in Social Justice and Education.
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Monday 17 November 2025
The final report of the research and knowledge exchange project, was launched in an online webinar.
Teaching Tips: How to be more ‘commuter compassionate’
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Liz Thomas shares the importance of showing compassion to commuting students in your teaching and student support practices.
Thursday 11 September 2025
During 2024/25 Liz Thomas undertook research with higher education institutions in Ireland to explore commuter students’ experiences and to consider changes that would improve their experiences and outcomes.