University of Gothenburg
Department of Education and Special Education
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Our research

The department’s research explores the conditions and outcomes of education at individual, organisational and societal levels, as well as the relationship between education and working life. Our researchers study issues such as school segregation, language and literacy development, assessment, leadership, education policy and digitalisation – often with a focus on questions of equity, inclusion and social change.

Research environments and collegia

Research at the department is organised into thematic research environments. On their pages you can find information about key research questions, ongoing projects and participating researchers. In addition, the department hosts a number of research collegia – informal groups focused on specific interests in research and education.

Research projects
Ongoing projects at the Department of Education and Special Education.
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Publications
Search for publications from the department in the university’s database GUP.

Research environments

Research collegia

Collaboration

The Department of Education and Special Education has a long tradition of research collaboration. Our expertise includes test development and assessment, educational leadership and organisational development, special needs education research and practice, vocational education, and many other areas.

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The department pursues a number of commissioned activities in relation to education and research.

Research databases

The department manages the national research infrastructure Evaluation Through Follow-up (UGU), the infrastructure Center for Comparative Analysis of Educational Achievement (COMPEAT), and the Gothenburg Educational Longitudinal Database (GOLD).

Evaluation Through Follow-up - UGU
The Evaluation Through Follow-up (UGU) is a large cohort-sequential research study which is used for evaluation and research…
Center for Comparative Analysis of Educational Achievement, COMPEAT
COMPEAT is for researchers who work within the educational field with large-scale international assessments. This website…
Our research
Gothenburg Educational Longitudinal Database, GOLD
A database offering unique opportunities for research on Swedish education and society.
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