Members and partners

It is important to note that STERG is a new addition to research clusters in HELS and its areas of research reflect this. Many of our members are FT and PT doctoral students with their roots in applied investigation of space, time and everyday life in areas of health, education and social work. This is especially the case as to how it relates to practice in under-researched, but anthropological areas such as Further Education, Community Nursing and Pastoral Care. We actively welcome new research students to share in our vibrant and welcoming community and the make-up of our cluster actively and openly reflects this.

Dr Anthony Armstrong

Director of PGR Degrees in Education and Social Work

Tony's teaching and supervision commitments are undertaken at doctoral level which involves our EdD and PhD provision. He also teaches at Level 7 on the PG Certificate in Research Practice which is offered to doctoral candidates in the early stages of their research work. Tony worked for many years in the area of Initial...
Dr Fadia Dakka

Senior Research Fellow in Education

Dr. Fadia Dakka studied International Relations (BA, MA) at Bologna University (Italy) and King’s College London (MA) before obtaining a Doctorate in Social Sciences from the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol, where she taught and guest lectured on Social Policy and Education before moving to Birmingham...
Dr Louise Lambert

Associate Professor

Dr Lou Lambert has a background in schools’ education, initial teacher education and postgraduate education leadership. She is currently an Associate Professor at BCU where she teaches, researches, and writes about pedagogical practices across educational sectors and the use of arts-based, participatory and creative...
Dr Imran Mogra

Senior Lecturer in Professional Studies and Religious Education

Imran is a Senior Lecturer at Birmingham City University. He teaches on the BA (QTS) and PGCE Primary & Early Years courses. He is also a professional development tutor, research supervisor and lead mentor for school based placements. Imran is the Subject Leader for Religious Education and the Departmental Research...
Professor Rob Smith

Professor of Education

Rob is a teacher and researcher who supervises students researching a range of doctoral topics relating to education. He also supports staff and students undertaking research in his role within CSPACE. He has extensive experience of writing and publishing collaboratively.
Dr Alex Wade

Senior Research Fellow

Alex's work is at its best where videogames meet society. Using theory to explore these intersections he looks to the histories of games to explore the formation of society during the Cold War and beyond. Of particular interest in his work are concepts of space, time, consumption as a function of production and the role of...