Martin Culliney

Dr Martin Culliney is a Senior Research Fellow at the Sheffield Institute of Education, Sheffield Hallam University since March 2016. He specializes in mixed-methods research focusing on employment dynamics, education systems, rural labor markets, and social capital. His work has been funded by institutions including the Education Endowment Foundation and the Youth Endowment Fund.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Applied Social Studies (University of Birmingham, 2013)
• MA in Social Research (University of Birmingham, 2009)
• BA in Media, Culture and Society (University of Birmingham, 2007)

Research Highlights: Martin leads three major randomized controlled trials evaluating educational interventions. His recent projects include evaluations of anti-HBT bullying programs, teacher recruitment strategies, and language acquisition initiatives. He has authored reports for Defra, ACAS, and the Government Equalities Office.

Teaching Contributions: Contributes to Doctorate in Education programs through research methods training, drawing on his extensive teaching experience at the University of Lincoln and Birmingham.

Professional Roles: Editorial Advisory Board member for the International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education. Supervised one completed doctoral student (Edward Noon).