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Dr Ioannis Costas Batlle is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education at the University of Bath, specializing in qualitative research methodologies. His work focuses on the interplay between non-formal and informal education in youth development, particularly among marginalized populations. He actively supervises doctoral students and leads projects such as Catalysts for Change (2025) and Exploring mentorship together (2025), emphasizing public engagement and interdisciplinary approaches.
Research interests include:
- Non-formal and informal education
- Educational disadvantage and neoliberalism
- Critical pedagogy and youth sports
- Qualitative methodology and slow research
His scholarship aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Recent publications analyze temporality in research, qualitative vulnerability, and policy responses to early school leaving. He serves as a PI for projects on youth sports coach training and linguistic diversity in higher education, while engaging in public talks and academic networks globally.
Collaborations span South Africa, Spain, and UK institutions, with activity highlights including presentations at EduLearn2025 and contributions to the Qualitative Researcher Vulnerability handbook (2023).
