Sabine Little

Dr Sabine Little is a Senior Lecturer in Educational Studies (Languages Education) and Director of Education at the School of Education, University of Sheffield. She serves as a Course Director for the MA Education, Teaching and Learning and the iPGCE programs, with a focus on international education contexts.

• Languages, identity, and belonging
• Multilingualism as social justice
• Community-driven research methods
• Technology integration in education

Her research explores heritage language learners' identities, focusing on how multilingual families navigate language transmission. Recent projects include the Multilingual Children’s Library (awarded the Brenda Eastwood Award) and international collaborations in Mexico and The Gambia. She emphasizes participatory methodologies and community engagement.

Key publications address digital identity, family language policies, and interdisciplinary pedagogy. Awards include recognition for community-driven research excellence.

• Director of Education
• #supervisionaries research group leader
• Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy

She supervises research students in multilingualism and identity studies, and contributes to global teacher training programs. Her work bridges academic research with practical community interventions.