Liz Atkins

Liz Atkins is a Professor of Vocational Education and Social Justice at the University of Derby, affiliated with the Institute of Education and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Research Cluster. Her research focuses on curriculum models for low-attaining youth, social justice in VET, and teacher professionalism.

• Doctor of Education (University of Sheffield, 2007)
• 1st Class BA (Hons) in Education and Training (Sheffield Hallam University, 1999)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Federation University, 2014)

Research Interests:

• Ethical methodologies with marginalized youth
• School-to-work transitions and social class/gender dynamics
• Teacher identity and dual professionalism in VET
• Curriculum innovation for social justice

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Fellow of the Society for Education and Training
• Editorial board member, Journal of Vocational Education and Training
• International editorial board, International Journal of Training Research

Advising: Currently supervises four PhD/EdD students. Labs/Teams: Member of the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Research Cluster.