Joy Jarvis

Professor Joy Jarvis is a Professor of Educational Practice at the University of Hertfordshire, affiliated with the Schools of Law and Education and the Centre for Research in Professional and Work-Related Learning. Her work focuses on integrating research into educational practice, particularly through student-staff partnerships, qualitative methodologies, and arts-informed approaches. She supervises candidates on the Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) program, supporting professionals in work-based learning contexts.

Her research explores collaborative inquiry in higher education, including projects on inclusive learning environments, employability skills, and transnational professional development. Notable collaborations include ENABLES (European arts-based leadership development) and initiatives using card resources to address equality/diversity challenges. She has led or co-led 10+ funded projects since 2013, emphasizing pedagogical innovation and professional growth.

Her teaching specialisms span qualitative research in education, arts-informed methodologies, and deaf education. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive project portfolio reflects sustained recognition of her contributions to educational practice.