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Dr. Spyros Themelis is an Associate Professor in Education at the University of East Anglia's School of Education & Lifelong Learning. He leads postgraduate studies and research in sociology of education and youth studies, with a focus on radical pedagogy, social movements, and educational inequalities. Prior to academia, he worked in schools, governmental roles, and consultancy. His interdisciplinary research spans English, Greek, Spanish, and Portuguese, emphasizing mixed methods and participatory approaches.
- Education: PhD in Education (University of London, 2009), MRes (University of London, 2005), MSc (University of Bristol, 2002), BSc (University of Ioannina, 1999).
- Key Roles: UEA Aurora lead for Diversity & Identity, MA Course Director, Internationalisation Coordinator, and SeNSS Pathway Leader.
Themelis' research explores youth activism, Roma education, and neoliberalism's impacts. Notable projects include evaluations of UK Opportunity Areas, Jean Monnet-funded EU projects, and partnerships with Brazilian and Ghanaian universities. He has secured over £100k in grants and won prestigious awards like the Marie Curie Fellowship.
His publications address decolonial education, post-anthropocene pedagogies, and institutional autonomy. Recent collaborations span Greece, Brazil, Ethiopia, Nepal, and the Philippines. Themelis teaches global pedagogical frameworks and critical literacy, emphasizing global citizenship and social justice.
- Awards: Marie Curie Fellowship, ESRC Scholarship, Cross-National Fellowships (Lecce/Ioannina).
- Grants: £47k DfE Opportunity Areas Evaluation (2022), £20k British Council Partnership Project (2018), UNESCO Roma Education Project (2013).
Themelis co-leads initiatives like the ‘Making History Months Count’ project to integrate Gypsy Roma Traveller history into public education. His work aligns with UN SDGs on education and reduces inequalities through curriculum reforms and participatory workshops.
