Yulia Lukyanova

Yulia Lukyanova is Lecturer in Sociology at Queen Margaret University's Psychology, Sociology and Education Division. Her research addresses social inequality, educational transitions, and identity formation across educational contexts.

Thematic focus areas:

• FE-to-HE transition challenges
• Discursive constructions of identity
• Social mobility barriers

Teaching specializations include sociological theory, material culture studies, and social interaction frameworks. Her interdisciplinary background spans psychology and sociology, with research employing qualitative methodologies to examine educational access disparities. Current work focuses on bridging further and higher education sectors to reduce inequality.