Shona McIntosh

Shona McIntosh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Centre for Qualitative Research. She holds a PhD in Education and is actively supervising doctoral students. Her work bridges theory and practice in education, with a strong commitment to social and epistemic justice.

Research Interests:

• Climate and Sustainability Education
• Decolonising Education and Research Methods
• Global Citizenship and International Education
• Teacher and Professional Learning
• Participatory and Feminist Qualitative Research
• Teaching-Research Nexus in Higher Education

Her research is grounded in decolonial, feminist, and sociocultural theories, emphasizing co-construction of knowledge with participants. She employs experimental and mixed methods to explore equity in educational contexts.

Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a sustained focus on justice-oriented education, particularly in climate change, teacher development during crises (e.g., school closures), and methodological innovation in collaborative and reflexive research. There is a clear trajectory toward developing frameworks for epistemically-just and equitable research practices, often in international and interdisciplinary contexts.

Scientific Awards:

• Jeff Thompson Research Award from the International Baccalaureate Organization (2017)

Grants and Supervision: She has secured funding from the British Academy and the British Council for projects on the teaching-research nexus and youth climate concerns. She is Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple projects and a Co-Investigator on international collaborations. She currently accepts doctoral students and has supervised several research outputs and theses.

Labs and Research Groups: She is a core member of the Centre for Qualitative Research at the University of Bath, where she contributes to advancing innovative qualitative methodologies and fostering equitable research practices.