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Dr. Rhian Barrance is a Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University, specializing in education and sociology. She directs the WISERD Multi-Cohort Education Study, a 12-year longitudinal study on secondary school children in Wales. Her research focuses on children's rights, educational equity, and social movements. Additional roles include Wales Country Expert for the UK PISA 2025 Team and membership on the Equity & Inclusion Collaborative Research Network.
Education: PhD in Education from Queen's University Belfast (2012–2016), PGCE in Secondary English (2010–2011), MA in Medieval British Studies (2008–2009), and BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Oxford (2005–2008).
Research interests encompass the fairness of national assessments, children's activism, and environmental policy. Notable projects include advising on climate change curricula and a community-driven open map platform for Anglesey's green transition. Her work bridges policy, education, and youth advocacy.
Recent articles analyze student activism, GCSE reforms, and children's well-being. Collaborations include the Children's Commissioner for Wales on human rights reviews. Grants include AHRC Green Transition funding. Supervised student: Darius Klibavicius.
Labs/Teams: WISERD Education Study, COMP (Community Open Map Platform).
