Centre for Educational Research and Innovation

Welcome to the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation

We are the hub for educational research at the University of Derby. The Centre conducts educational research and provides consultancy to schools, education providers, the wider education sector, and Government. We have a lifelong focus and addresses education policy, practice, and research from early years to adult learning.

The Centre is home to researchers from the Institute of Education, educational researchers from across the University of Derby, and associate researchers from a range of schools and organisations. Its core areas of focus include career education and guidance; educational leadership and management; higher education; mathematics education; and special needs education.

The Centre was launched in October 2015 and brings together a wide range of pre-existing research and expertise from the University of Derby.