Clara Fontdevila

Dr. Clara Fontdevila is a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Education at the University of Glasgow, specializing in education policy and political economy. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Her research examines education markets, large-scale learning assessments, and the role of international organizations like the OECD in shaping global education policies.

Education Background: PhD in Sociology (Autonomous University of Barcelona), Margarita Salas Fellowship holder. Professional Experience: Consultant for UNESCO, Open Society Foundations, and Education International. Key Research Themes: Comparative education policy, privatization dynamics, and the governance of global learning metrics.

Publications Highlight: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and books, including works on OECD policy diffusion, Catholic schools in market contexts, and dual vocational training systems. Recent focus on data governance challenges in achieving SDG4 (Quality Education).

Grants & Collaborations: Active in projects funded by international bodies, including studies on German dual training models and equity implications of public-private partnerships in education. Lab/Team: Part of Glasgow’s comparative education research group, collaborating with institutions globally.