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Dr. Ashley Simpson is a Lecturer in Language Education and Co-Head of the Institute for Language Education (ILE) at the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh. He holds visiting academic positions in China and Canada. His work focuses on intercultural education, critical approaches to democracy and human rights in education, and discursive analysis.
Education:
- BA in Politics (University of Leeds)
- MA in International Politics - International Relations (University of Manchester)
- PhD in Education (University of Helsinki)
Research Interests:
Dr. Simpson’s research explores intercultural communication, political and social dimensions of education, and critical pedagogy. He critiques how educational systems navigate diversity, power dynamics, and ideologies. His work emphasizes dialogism and discourse analysis to understand identity formation and systemic inequities.
Publications:
He co-authored *Interculturality and the Political within Education* (Routledge) and co-edited volumes such as *The Meaning of Criticality in Education Research* (2020, Palgrave Macmillan). His articles appear in journals like British Journal of Educational Studies and Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education.
Advising & Grants:
Open to PhD supervision in areas including:
- Intercultural Education
- Language and Political Economy
- Critical Discourse Analysis
Labs/Teams:
Co-leads the Institute for Language Education (ILE), fostering interdisciplinary research on language, culture, and education.
