Andy Green

Andy Green is Professor of Comparative Social Science at the UCL Institute of Education (IOE), directing the ESRC-funded LLAKES Centre since 2008. He specializes in the comparative study of education systems, their historical evolution, and societal impacts. His work explores the role of education in state formation and global economic dynamics.

• Education: BA (Oxford), MA (Birmingham), PhD (Birmingham)
• Roles: Director of LLAKES, Comparative Education MA lecturer, ESRC grant PI (£10M+ projects)

Research Interests: Cross-cultural education systems, political economy, social cohesion, and globalisation’s impact on education. He investigates how education policies shape social mobility and economic outcomes, with a focus on historical comparisons between Europe, East Asia, and the USA.

Awards:

• Academician of the Academy of Social Science
• Yushan Scholarship (National Chung Cheng University)
• Stanford University’s top 2% cited scientist

Grants & Leadership: Secured £10M+ in ESRC grants, directed projects like the Wider Benefits of Learning Centre (1999–2004) and Globalisation, Education and Development (DFID, 2004–2006). Consulted for OECD, UNESCO, and UK government bodies on skills strategies and social mobility.

Labs/Teams: Leads LLAKES, a multidisciplinary research centre focusing on learning’s lifelong and societal impacts.