The Doctoral Education and Academia Research Centre (DEAR) is an interdisciplinary Substantive University Research Centre that was founded in October 2023 by Prof Emily F. Henderson (Director) and Dr James Burford (Deputy Director) in the Department of Education Studies. The Centre comprises a collective of researchers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds who conduct research on the core substantive topics of doctoral education and academia. Research focusing on doctoral education and academia refers to (i) any research where doctoral education and/or doctoral students are the focus and (ii) any research where academics are the focus, e.g. those working in leadership, teaching and/or research in higher education institutions. A key aim of DEAR is to create a unique hub of expertise in this area which is recognised nationally and globally as contributing to evidence-based practice and policy in higher education institutions, with a particular orientation towards inclusivity and social justice. DEAR partners with Warwick’s National Centre for Research Culture (NCRC).
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Learn about the work of the CentreLink opens in a new window.
The DEAR Centre’s people include the management team and staff, the DEAR Centre Collective, the Advisory Board and the Doctoral and Postdoctoral Group. Find out moreLink opens in a new window.
DEAR also has an Affiliate scheme for individuals at Warwick and beyond and for organisations. Find out more about the scheme and the current DEAR Affiliates
DEAR’s flagship project is WAHEILink opens in a new window
Learn more about our portfolio of projectsLink opens in a new window
Learn more about our Doctoral and Post Doctoral GroupLink opens in a new window
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Education Studies, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
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Tel: +44 (0)24 7652 3800
Email: educationstudies at warwick dot ac dot uk
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