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Professor Feyisa Demie is an Honorary Professor in the School of Education at Durham University and Head of Research at Lambeth Local Authority. A Fellow of the British Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS), he has dedicated his career to using data and research to drive school improvement and address educational inequalities, with a focus on ethnicity, language, and disadvantage.
His research interests encompass:
- Educational Inequality and Social Justice
- Ethnicity and Educational Achievement
- English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- School Exclusions and Pupil Mobility
- Teacher Diversity and Recruitment
- Value-Added Analysis in Education
Analysis of Professor Demie's recent publications (2021-2025) shows a concentrated effort on teacher diversity, school exclusions, and the achievement of ethnic minority students. His research increasingly utilizes large-scale data to identify systemic barriers and effective interventions, with notable contributions on ethnic disproportionality in teacher recruitment and retention.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the British Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS)
Professor Demie has extensive experience advising schools, local authorities, and government departments. He pioneered 'value added' analyses for school effectiveness and developed comprehensive data services for schools. He leads the annual national school improvement conference and school-focused training programs, translating research into practice for educators and policymakers.
As Head of Research at Lambeth Local Authority, he leads a team providing data analysis and evidence-based support to schools, fostering collaboration between research and practice to improve educational outcomes.
