Alastair Wilson

Alastair Wilson is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde, focusing on educational inequality and community development. His work addresses systemic barriers in education access, particularly for marginalized groups, through initiatives like intergenerational mentoring programs and community-based interventions. He collaborates with institutions such as the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the University of Glasgow on projects targeting music education equity and support for individuals with learning disabilities.

Current research includes audits of youth music provision in Scotland, developing school resources on learning disabilities, and analyzing local council responses to educational funding policies. Wilson supervises PhD students in education and social justice and teaches research methods on postgraduate courses, including the MSc in Applied Educational & Social Research. He has secured funding from bodies like the Scottish Government and Big Lottery, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and social justice.

• Key Collaborations: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, University of Glasgow
• Funding Bodies: Scottish Government, Big Lottery, Creative Scotland

Awarded the HASS Impact Award (2020) for collaborative work improving educational equity. His research emphasizes long-term community engagement to sustain systemic change.