Partnerships
At the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work (SSESW), we believe that many of the most pressing social issues are global issues. Our academics are engaged in educational and research partnerships that span continents and disciplines - bringing Queen’s expertise to the world and the world’s insights back to Belfast.
Research with Global Impact
Our researchers lead and contribute to internationally projects
These projects address urgent global issues in education, social justice, mental health, and child welfare and are supported by major international and UK funders such as: British Council, UNESCO, AHRC, ESRC and Northern Ireland Government departments.
Collaborations and top research areasFeatured Research Projects
Peace and Education in Conflict-Affected Societies
Professor Joanne Hughes, Centre for Shared Education
UNESCO
The Centre for Shared Education provides expert advice to UNESCO UK Delegation on education for international understanding, co-operation, peace and education relating to human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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Parent and Child Mental Health
Professor Gavin Davidson, Centre for Inclusion Transformation and Equality
Partner Institutions include: Monash University (Australia), Brandeis University (USA), Maynooth University (Ireland), University of East Anglia (England), De Montfort University (England) and University of Quebec (Canada)
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Reducing Educational Inequalities
Dr. Maria Cockerill and Professor Allen Thurston, Centre for Inclusion Transformation and Equality
Universidad de Los Andes (Chile), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Colombia)
These projects with universities in Latin America investigate how upskilling teachers with evidence based collaborative learning techniques improve children’s educational outcomes.
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Our international teaching partnerships enrich the student experience through PhD projects with students based in their home countries, and visiting scholar exchanges and guest lectures.
Doctoral Study
PhD projects with international students
We have students from India, China, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Indonesia and many more countries. Some students choose to live in Belfast while studying and others are based in their home countries for fieldwork while being supervised by academic staff at Queen's University.
Visiting Scholars
Our Visiting Scholars contribute significantly to both research and teaching.
They engage with teaching through research projects that have direct implications for teaching practices and in delivering guest lectures and participating in student-led research discussions.
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Get Involved
Whether you're a student, researcher, or institutional partner, there are many ways to engage with our international work:
Apply for a joint PhD programme
Host or attend an international seminar
Explore staff mobility and exchange opportunities
Contact the SSESW International Team