Bob Lingard

Bob Lingard is a Research Professor at the Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE), part of the Faculty of Education and Arts at the University of Queensland. His work focuses on critical policy sociology, globalization in education, educational governance, and equity issues. He has contributed extensively to understanding how international assessments like PISA shape policy and how neoliberal reforms impact public education systems globally.

Research Interests

• Education policy analysis and its global dimensions
• Impact of international assessments (e.g., PISA) on national policies
• Commercialization and privatization in education
• Policy mobilities and comparative education systems
• Social justice and equity in schooling

Articles

Lingard's recent work examines the interplay between global policy networks and national reforms, particularly in contexts like Bangladesh and Australia. His analysis of 'policy mobilities' and 'topological governance' offers frameworks for understanding how transnational actors reshape educational systems. Key themes include the privatization of education, the role of social enterprises, and the commodification of curricula through internationalization.

Awards & Grants

No specific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Labs/Teams

He is affiliated with the ILSTE, a research center focused on teacher education and learning sciences. Collaborations include global research networks analyzing educational policy and governance.