Research in Faculty of Social Sciences and Education

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Education (FSSE) is the largest faculty and comprises four Schools:

Our researchers bring a wealth of research and professional expertise which inform interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange which challenges and advances knowledge and/or practice for the benefit of stakeholders.

We collaborate with partners across the UK and internationally, host high-profile events and we disseminate our findings widely through books, academic journals, conference presentations, webinars and social media. Our interdisciplinary approach is based on collegiality, collaboration and co-creation with internal and external partners, underpinned by shared aims to enact social change to improve lives and wellbeing for all.

We are active in a wide range of research and professional networks, including the Leeds Learning Alliance, British Educational Research Association, the Schools History Project, The US National Association of Drug Court Professionals, The Public Health Institute (California), Leeds Violence Reduction Network, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, Youth Justice Board Advisory Group, Tinnitus UK, Association of Law Teachers, The Law Society and The Bar Council.

Our research areas include:

Criminology, Investigation and Policing

Addiction recovery
Violence reduction
Youth offending and youth justice
Policing
Prisons and rehabilitation
Interdisciplinary perspectives for a holistic understanding of justice

Find out about Research in Social policy and society.

Education

Challenging and developing knowledge and practice in Teacher Education, including Wellness and wellbeing; social justice; sustainability; faith education and spirituality; identity and resilience
Challenging and developing knowledge and practice in curriculum and pedagogy, including early years education; adaptive teaching; subject specific foci and research-informed approaches.

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Law

Understanding legal actors and organisations to help build strong and just institutions and systems
Legal education and social justice
Equality and diversity in Law
Interdisciplinary perspectives for a holistic understanding of justice
Aspects of Private Law

Find out more about Research in Law.