Ryan Kirkpatrick

Ryan Kirkpatrick is an active Researcher in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Strathclyde, specializing in quantitative analysis of education systems and social equity. His current work focuses on the intersection of deprivation metrics and educational outcomes.

Education:

• Master of Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics (University Of Strathclyde, 2019–2024)
• Graduate Statistician (The Royal Statistical Society, awarded 18 Nov 2024)

His research examines how socioeconomic deprivation correlates with educational attainment, utilizing large-scale dataset analysis to identify systemic inequalities. Recent work emphasizes policy-relevant findings for equitable resource allocation in education systems.

Awards:

• Graduate Statistician designation from The Royal Statistical Society (2024)

Kirkpatrick actively contributes to knowledge exchange through conference organization and policy-focused presentations, including coordination of the Department of Mathematics & Statistics PGR Conference. His current British Council-funded project directly informs educational policy development regarding equity barriers.