Uni STEM Education Research Groups and Networks
University STEM Education Research Groups and Networks
Below are STEM education research groups and networks that REISE members have shared with us. If you would like to add any research groups or networks to the list, please get in touch at [email protected].
Durham University
Enhancing Pedagogy in Chemistry (EPiC) group
Information coming soon.
Physics Education group (PheS)
We are a research and scholarship group within the Department of Physics with a passion for physics teaching and learning, and we play an active role in both delivering teaching and supporting teaching excellence in others within the department. We have a regular Seminar Series on teaching and learning related topics and a monthly Journal Club to explore new developments in the field of Physics Educational Research (PER).
https://www.durham.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/physics-education/
Durham Mathematical Sciences Pedagogy Group
The Durham University Department of Mathematical Sciences Education & Pedagogy group has interests in early-year school through University maths education, particularly focusing on interactivity, peer-assessment, mathematical cognition and development, and iterative feedback of teaching practice among many other things.
Imperial College London
Centre for Higher Education Research and Scholarship Network(CHERS)
A multidisciplinary hub bringing together educational researchers and scholars to advance knowledge and practice in higher education.
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/education-research
King’s College London
Physics Education Research
The Physics Education Research (PER) group at King’s College London was formed in 2021. Our group conducts evidence-based research on the delivery and learning of physics, including the student experience. We focus on improving and strengthening the undergraduate teaching methods and learning environment, and also supporting the transition of students to Higher Education. Studying diversity and inclusion in the HE Physics environment is a key part of our work.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/physics-education-research
Newcastle University
Newcastle Educators
Newcastle Educators is a peer-led community of educators, who value the opportunity to get together and discuss common interests and who are committed to continued professional development and peer review. Newcastle Educators community is for all academics and professional service staff with an interest in learning and teaching at the university.
https://blogs.ncl.ac.uk/ltdev/2019/07/25/who-are-newcastle-educators/
Northumbria University
Digital Learning Lab
The Digital Learning Lab focuses on research that combines technology and education. This includes digital literacy, games for learning and technology enabled learning.
St Andrews University
EaStCHEM
EaStCHEM is a Research Theme Grouping for Chemistry Education Research and Practice across the University of Edinburgh and the University of St Andrews.
https://chem.ed.ac.uk/research/research-themes/chemistry-education
University College London
UCL Centre for Engineering Education
The UCL Centre for Engineering Education is a leading innovator in the field of Engineering Education and is paving the way with research into change management, EDI and leadership.
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering/centre-for-engineering-education/research
University of Edinburgh
EaStCHEM
EaStCHEM is a Research Theme Grouping for Chemistry Education Research and Practice across the University of Edinburgh and the University of St Andrews.
https://chem.ed.ac.uk/research/research-themes/chemistry-education
Scholarship of learning and teaching network
A network for staff interested in thinking, talking, reading, and writing about their teaching practice.
https://institute-academic-development.ed.ac.uk/learning-teaching/connect/sotl-network
CSE teaching community
The Computer Science Education (CSE) group is a platform that brings together peers from the University of Edinburgh , as well as associate members from the UK and beyond, who are involved in teaching and learning and are passionate about Computer Science Education.
https://informatics.ed.ac.uk/computer-science-education-cse-group
University of Glasgow
Astronomy and Physics Education (APE)
The Astronomy & Physics Education (APE) group of the School of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Glasgow aims to develop a culture of scholarship – the research of education – within the School of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Glasgow. APE welcomes anyone with a desire to create the best possible learning experience for our students.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/physics/research/groups/ape
Chemistry Higher Education Research, Practice and Scholarship (CHERPS)
We put student co-creation at the heart of our projects and welcome collaborative links to drive forward innovations in pedagogy in chemistry. Our current initiatives span the diverse themes of laboratory teaching, outreach projects, graduate teaching assistant support and maths skills development.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/chemistry/research/cherps
Education and Practice
Education & Practice section members are actively involved in Computing Science Education and Software Engineering research, working in collaboration with industry, government, schools, and other university partners.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/computing/research/researchsections/educationandpracticeeap
Statistics & data analytics education
The Statistics and Data Analytics Educational group has a wide range of expertise and interests in scholarship, teaching and learning. Our current initiatives span student belonging, engagement, inclusion and accessibility. Our teaching and assessment methods research include peer assessment, feedback and support, and active learning. We hold regular events and workshops and run an active seminar series focused on innovation in learning and teaching in the mathematical sciences.
University of Leeds
Pedagogic Research in Mathematics and Physical Sciences Group (PRiSM)
The Pedagogic Research in Mathematics and Physical Sciences Group (PRiSM) provides an evidence-based approach to enhancing student education through pedagogic research in Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences, thereby providing an exceptional student experience underpinned by both disciplinary and pedagogic research.
University of Strathclyde
Strathclyde University’s Physics Education Research (SUPER)
The Strathclyde University’s Physics Education Research (SUPER) group aims to address aspects of physics teaching and learning through collaboration. The group defines Physics Education Research broadly and we consider it across all stages, for all learners and in both formal and informal settings. We are passionate about enhancing education with practical work and ensuring all learners have the skills required to flourish in their current and future lives. SUPER is made up of staff and students from the Department of Physics and the Strathclyde Institute of Education. We welcome the diverse range of skills and knowledge that different roles bring, and include researchers, teaching staff, technicians, UG and PG students as members.
https://www.strath.ac.uk/science/physics/physicseducationresearch