Ben Whitburn

Dr. Ben Whitburn is an Associate Professor of Education at the Southampton Education School, University of Southampton. His work focuses on equity in education through critical disability perspectives, emphasizing inclusive policy and pedagogy. He holds a PhD (2015) and a Master of Education (2002) from Deakin and Griffith Universities respectively.

• Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Deakin, 2015), Master of Education (Griffith, 2002)

Research interests include inclusive education theory/practice, critical disability studies, and policy enactment. Recent projects address 'inherent requirements' in higher education and transnational inclusive schooling policies. He supervises PhD students on topics like intercultural competence and inclusive pedagogy in diverse contexts.

His teaching spans undergraduate/postgraduate modules such as Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Curriculum Design. He advocates for accessible pedagogies leveraging technology and AI. Active in professional networks like BERA and SRHE, he also contributed to the Digital Inclusion Action Plan review.