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Des has been a teacher, researcher, Professor and author of many books in collaboration with teachers and academics.

Collaboration on teaching and learning is at the heart of his work.

With over 30 years teaching experience in schools and Universities, he has been recognized for his national and international profile in Education. He was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy and is Emeritus Professor at the University of Warwick.

For the last ten years, Des has been the Chief Editor for The International Journal of Innovation in Education. He has also peer reviewed, submissions by emerging researchers through the European Educational Research Association since 2010.

Publications include a focus on Innovation, EAL and Effective Learning, mental health and mindfulness, matching his research interests. Recently, he has lead research evaluation of educational practice in the Arts and the agricultural sector. He is a Director of several Multi Academy Trusts.

All his writing and research has been in collaboration with others. Now retired, Des continues to publish with University and school colleagues who are early career researchers:

Upcoming books:
Hewitt, D. and Jones, C. (due 2027): ‘Place-based approaches to intergenerational learning: community and education through the life span’. Bloomsbury
Wright, B. and Hewitt. D. (due 2027): ‘Navigating disadvantage: maps, paths and bridges to educational empowerment’. Routledge.