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Professor Mike Coldwell is the Faculty Director of Research in the Faculty of Health and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. He previously served as Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. His research focuses on systems approaches to evaluation, policy implementation, teacher career development, and evidence-informed practice. He has led over £4.5m in research projects, including evaluations for the Department for Education (DfE) and the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).
- Education Background: Extensive career spanning teaching (1994-1998), academic roles, and leadership in research centers.
- Key Roles:
- Coordinator for the Education Research Excellence Framework (REF) unit.
- Advisory roles for DfE, EEF, and the SHINE Trust on evaluation strategies.
His research interests include teacher professional learning, policy analysis, and systems-based methodologies. Notable projects include evaluations of Family Hubs, YES Outdoors, and the Teaching and Leadership Innovation Fund (TLIF). He has supervised doctoral students on topics such as school leadership and teacher career pathways, winning the Inspirational Supervisor Award in 2021 after multiple nominations. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation, aiming to enhance educational equity and institutional effectiveness.
Publications emphasize evaluation frameworks, teacher development, and systemic approaches to research utilization. He actively engages with policy bodies and contributes to national debates on education through media and conferences.
