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Professor Judith Hanks is a leading academic in Applied Linguistics at the University of Leeds' School of Education, part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. She holds the academic rank of Professor and specializes in Exploratory Practice (EP), co-production, and inclusive practitioner research. Her work bridges Applied Linguistics, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and language education.
Key roles include Chair of the cross-Faculty Research Ethics Committee (BESS+ FREC) and convenor of the Fully Inclusive Practitioner Research Network. She has led modules such as 'Teacher Education in TESOL' and supervised numerous doctoral students globally, focusing on topics like interculturality, teacher well-being, and curriculum change in language education.
Research interests center on ethics in pedagogical research, teacher development, and integrating research with classroom practice. Her notable publications include monographs on Exploratory Practice and co-edited volumes on language teacher education. She actively participates in international conferences and has presented plenaries at venues like NFEAP (Norway) and AERA (USA).
- Education: PhD (shortlisted for International Christopher Brumfit Prize), MA in Applied Linguistics, BA (Hons) in English & American Literature.
- Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
- Grants: British Council ELTRA 'Sticky Objects' project; ESRC-IAA funded 'Well-being and burnout in teaching' study.
Her work emphasizes ethical dilemmas in education, co-production of knowledge, and fostering inclusive practices. Supervised doctoral projects span contexts like Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Oman, reflecting her global impact in language education research.
