Alison Fuller

Professor Alison Fuller is a leading academic in vocational education and workplace learning, affiliated with the UCL Institute of Education. She has held prestigious roles including Pro-Director (Research and Development) at UCL and Professor of Vocational Education and Work at the University of London.

Research Interests include workplace learning, apprenticeship, vocational education and training, skills policy, and education-work transitions. Her work bridges organizational development with personal growth, emphasizing communities of practice and social mobility through education.

Publications span 185 works, including 13 books, with a focus on expansive learning environments, gender dynamics in apprenticeships, and compassionate care training in healthcare.

• Society for Educational Studies 2010 Book Prize
• Emerald Literati Network Award for Excellence (2005)

She has secured £5.9m in research funding, contributed to policy reviews (e.g., UK Apprenticeships Bill), and served on editorial boards of journals like Journal of Vocational Education and Training.