Tim Clark

Tim Clark is the Director of Research and Enterprise at the School of Education and Childhood, University of the West of England. He champions doctoral pedagogy, arts-based research approaches, and educational leadership.

Education:

• Doctorate in Education (EdD)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP)
• BA (Hons) Early Years Education

Research Interests: His work centers on doctoral student experience, academic writing, methodological decision-making, and the impact of arts-based research in professional doctorates. Recent projects include exploring EdD students' engagement with arts-based research and the contributions of early childhood graduates in the UK.

Article Trends: His publications from 2023-2025 highlight interdisciplinary applications of arts-based research in doctoral education, methodological innovation, and critical perspectives on childhood studies. Key themes include hybrid methodologies, pedagogical assessment, and ethical research practices with children.

Scientific Awards:

• Senior Fellowship Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)

Advising: Supervises EdD students such as Joanne Munyard (professional identity development), Victoria Houselander (artist-teachers in further education), and Rachel Tian (ESL writing experiences in China).

Labs & Teams: Co-leads the Children, Childhood and Young People strand of the UWE Education and Childhood Research Group and contributes to the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network Strategy Group.