Academic from Queen's University Belfast is appointed to two education roles
In his role as Co-Chair of the Campbell Collaboration Education Coordinating Group, Professor Connolly will contribute to the leadership of the Campbell Collaboration – an international research network that reviews rresearch evidence in education, crime and justice and social welfare. Within the Campbell Collaboration are five groups - one of which is The Education Coordinating Group. This Group is an international network of scholars, policy makers, practitioners, funders, students, and other people interested in promoting an evidence-based approach to policy-making and practice. He also hs a separate role as Donald Dewar Visiting Chair at the University of Glasgow. In this capacity Professor Connolly will give academic leadership in the area of social justice and public policy within the Faculty of Education at Glasgow. Professor Connolly says, 'These are extremely significant appointments, which reflect the innovative work we are undertaking at the Centre for Effective Education at Queen’s. These appointments are testament to the increasing impact the Centre is having nationally and internationally and its growing reputation as a centre of excellence in the design, delivery and evaluation of educational programmes and interventions.' Professor Connolly is currently Director of the Centre for Effective Education at Queen’s School of Education. Find out more information about the Centre for Effective Education at Queen’s. Looking for funding for postgraduate studies in 2010? Check out the exclusive bursaries on offer from Postgrad Solutions. Content added on 25th March 2010. |
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Professor Paul Connolly - an education expert at Queen's – has been appointed to two prestigious roles in the UK education sector. Professor Connolly is going to be Co-Chair of the Campbell Collaboration Education Coordinating Group, and also as Donald Dewar Visiting Chair in Social Justice and Public Policy at the University of Glasgow.