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Doctoral students
Our doctoral candidates join one of the world’s most dynamic education research communities, tapping into social science and psychology as well as education to answer questions such as: what is the purpose of education? What should its values be? Who is responsible for education, and what does it mean to be responsible?
Q&A with David Ruttenberg
Culture, Communication and Media MPhil/PhD.
David aspires to make new and lasting contributions in the field of neuroscience and machine learning - specifically to assist autistic adolescents and adults.
Q&A with Jonathan James
Education, Practice and Society MPhil/PhD.
Formerly a secondary school teacher in England and France, Jonathan is investigating the impact of Islamist terrorism on education policy and practice in England and France.
Q&A with Stephanie
Music Education MPhil/PhD.
Stephanie is a doctoral student from Hong Kong. She is studying for a PhD in Music Education and is expected to graduate in 2025.
Q&A with Keeley Dobinson
Psychology and Human Development MPhil/PhD.
Keeley is researching the factors that improve primary school children's oral language skills.
Q&A with Syreeta
Doctorate in mathematics education
Syreeta first came to IOE to complete a Master's in mathematics education, later extending her study of this field through a doctorate.
Q&A with Suhlim Hwang
Psychology and Human Development MPhil/PhD.
"Dealing with behaviourally difficult children was the most challenging thing that I faced as a teacher in the classroom. I hope that my PhD research can provide useful information for teachers like me and help both students and teachers."
Q&A with Tom McKenzie
Culture, Communication and Media MPhil/PhD.
Tom McKenzie's PhD looks at informal and formal education of contemporary music producers.