Our Research Themes

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Our interdisciplinary research themes seek to understand and challenge discrimination, both in higher education and wider society


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Our research aims to critique and challenge social exclusion and inequality in contemporary society, exploring the issues of, and connections between, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, class and disability. Outcomes of our research inform and influence evidence-based policy and shape best-practice both within the UK and internationally.


Research themes