Jane Andrews

Jane Andrews is a Professor of Education in the Department of Education and Childhood at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), teaching BA (Hons) Early Childhood and BA (Hons) Education programmes while co-leading the UWE EdD programme and supervising doctoral students.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD
• M.Ed.
• P.G.C.E
• B.A. (Hons.)

Andrews' research centers on multilingualism and learning, with deep expertise in children's perspectives on multilingualism, 'researching multilingually' as a methodological framework, and technology-enhanced pedagogy. She investigates parental engagement in children's literacy development and pioneers creative arts-based approaches for inclusive education, particularly for children developing English as an additional language. Her work bridges educational theory, linguistic diversity, and practical classroom applications through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals sustained innovation in multilingual research methodologies, with growing emphasis on translanguaging frameworks, epistemic justice in researcher education, and arts-education synergies. A clear trajectory shows expanding focus on doctoral education challenges, early-career researcher support, and policy implications for multilingual classrooms, reflecting her commitment to transforming research practices in linguistically diverse contexts.

Andrews secured major Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funding for the 'Researching Multilingually at the Borders of Language, the Body, Law and the State' network and 'Creating Welcoming Learning Environments' project. She actively mentors doctoral students through the UWE EdD programme and contributes to national discourse on ethical research practices in multilingual settings.