Carol Fuller

Professor Carol Fuller is a Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Reading's Institute of Education. Her research focuses on educational sociology, gender studies, and socio-economic disparities in education. She leads projects on topics such as 'Left-Behind’ Children in rural China, career decision-making in Gulf nations, and the impact of outdoor learning on educational attainment.

Education

No explicit educational details provided beyond her PhD in Sociology of Education from the University of Reading (2008).

Research Interests

Carol’s work explores educational identity formation, gender dynamics in education, widening participation strategies, and the role of social capital in shaping aspirations. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, often collaborating with international institutions (e.g., University of West Indies, Ho Chi Minh City University).

Grants & Projects

• Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce LSIPs Employer Engagement Research (2023)
• Ministry of Justice-funded study on girls and routes into crime (2023)
• University of Reading grants on outdoor learning impacts (2014-2017)

Awards

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Teaching & Supervision

Supervises doctoral students globally, with current advisees researching topics like cultural parenting practices in Saudi Arabia and gender representations in STEM. Convenes courses such as ED1BSE and ED3FDD, contributing to MA and PhD programs.

Labs/Teams

Part of interdisciplinary teams at the Institute of Education, collaborating on projects like the 'Indoor/Outdoors Girlhood' initiative and the Jamaican education leadership study.