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Laura Manison is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries, and Education (ACE). She has been a key contributor to teacher education since joining in 2014, teaching across PGCE Primary, Early Years, and undergraduate programs. Her current academic work includes teaching on the MA Education, EdD Professional Doctorate, and PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.
Her educational background includes:
- EdD (completed 2022)
- MA in Education
- PGCert
- PGCE Primary (with English specialism)
- BA (Hons) in English Literature
Laura's research is deeply rooted in social justice, examining how gender, class, and language intersect in educational settings. She investigates the professional identity and status of primary school teachers and initial teacher educators, often employing poetic and autoethnographic methodologies. Her work also explores symbolic violence in young women's career choices toward early childhood education, using creative and critical lenses to uncover systemic inequities.
Although recent publications are not visible in the provided text due to technical limitations, her research trajectory emphasizes innovative qualitative methods and equity-centered inquiry in teacher education.
Her recognized honor includes:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Laura has held significant leadership roles, including Programme Leader for PGCE Primary and Early Years until June 2022, where she managed School Direct provision and admissions. She continues to shape teacher education at both pre-service and postgraduate levels. While no formal grants are mentioned, her involvement in projects like the 'Sounds Bristolian project 2018–19' indicates collaborative research engagement.
She is actively involved in academic communities and contributes to the development of pedagogical practices in higher education, particularly through her work with the PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.
