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David James is Professor of Sociology of Education in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University. He is editor of the British Journal of Sociology of Education and chair the UK REF 2021 (Research Excellence Framework) subpanel for Education. He was founding Director of the ESRC Wales Doctoral Training Partnership and was a member of ½¿É«µ¼º½ Council for six years, during which time he initiated the ½¿É«µ¼º½ Postgraduate Forum.
David’s research includes work on policy and practice in assessment, learning, teacher education, the curriculum and professionalism in schools, FE, work-based learning and HE. He recently co-directed a four-nation UK study of FE governance, and he is a core team member in an international comparative study on Digital Futures of Work in which his main focus is lifelong learning.
An experienced doctoral supervisor and examiner, David has also spent much time supporting colleagues who are developing their knowledge and practice as researchers, within and beyond his own institution.
The ½¿É«µ¼º½ Expert Panel on Educational Research Funding was established by ½¿É«µ¼º½ Council to investigate the situation regarding funding for educational research in the UK. Chaired by David James...
The ½¿É«µ¼º½ Expert Panel on Educational Research Funding was established by ½¿É«µ¼º½ Council to investigate the situation regarding funding for educational research in the UK. Chaired by David James...
This event will mark the culmination of ½¿É«µ¼º½'s 50th anniversary celebrations alongside our more formal AGM. We will finish with a drinks reception, canapés and the ceremonial cutting of a...
Expert Panel Report "Making the most of education research: The ecosystem and the common good" is the report of the expert panel and delivers its findings. The report examines how to strengthen...
Professor Gemma Moss1, Dr Una O'Connor Bones2, Professor Siân Bayne3, Professor David James4, Professor Emeritus Ken Jones5, Professor Sally Power4 1 UCL Institute of Education, London, United...
Prof David James Cardiff University, United Kingdom In the opening conference plenary David James presented an overview of education submissions in REF 2021 and highlighted key points about...
I am very grateful to Yan Zhu (½¿É«µ¼º½ Early Career Researcher [ECR] Regional Rep for Wales) for inviting me to act as a discussant for the March event in the ½¿É«µ¼º½ ECR Network Symposium Series 2022...
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