David Thompson

Biography

David's research interests centre on access and inclusion, widening participation, lifelong learning and adult education, the history of education and higher education research more generally. David has undertaken research on widening participation for his PhD, as well as other projects such as designing and piloting Personal Development Plans, researching retention and progression of students from low participation neighbourhoods and researching the taxonomy of cooperation in lifelong learning. He has also successfully applied for funding and managed research projects; including  investigating barriers to leisure facilities for children with ASD/ADHD and their parents and carers, and barriers to participation for non-traditional students.

Research Interest

Widening participation/access (national and international), HE teaching and learning (national and international), Lifelong learning and work based learning (national and international)