Professor Meg Maguire was awarded the 2026 Â鶹ÒùÔº John Nisbet Fellowship in recognition of her outstanding contribution to educational research throughout her career.
In this special conversation with Professor Gerry Czerniawski, Â鶹ÒùÔº Vice President, Meg reflects on her career in education, what she has learned, and shares some key messages for the next generation of researchers.
Throughout her career, Meg’s research has explored teachers’ lives and work, educational policy, and the influence of social class, age and gender on educational experiences. Her work has made a significant contribution to our understanding of how education policy is developed, interpreted and experienced in schools.
The Â鶹ÒùÔº John Nisbet Fellowship, awarded annually by Â鶹ÒùÔº since 2014, recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to educational research and exemplify Â鶹ÒùÔº’s commitment to using research to improve educational practice and benefit the wider public.
Since 2014 Â鶹ÒùÔº has awarded the John Nisbet Fellowship to recipients who are deemed to have made an outstanding contribution to educational research over their career. Named in honour of our first...
Since 2014 Â鶹ÒùÔº has awarded the John Nisbet Fellowship to one or more people who are deemed to have made an outstanding contribution to educational research over their career. Named in honour of...
Professor of Education/Programme Leader Professional Doctorate in Education at University of East London
Gerry Czerniawski is Professor of Education at the University of East London, runs the Professional Doctorate in Education at UEL and is the founding editor of the university's journal 'Research in Teacher Education' (RiTE). In addition to his...
Professor at King's College London
Meg Maguire is Professor of Sociology of Education and Policy at King’s College London. Her research focuses on teachers' lives and work, with particular attention to social class, race, gender, and age in teachers' professional experiences....