Aims 

The aims of the Institute are to:

• Develop and sustain theoretical and empirical research into education and lifelong learning across the College as well as nationally and internationally
• Provide a research base for academics, researchers, policy makers and practitioners working in education and lifelong learning
• Foster and promote a climate of collaboration among academics and researchers involved in educational research at Birkbeck and beyond
• Promote and foster new ideas and research excellence within the sphere of the Institute's interests and activities
• Develop collaborative research work with individuals, research centres and other institutions
• Publish and disseminate results of research activities to academics and policy makers
• Provide programmes of seminars, colloquia and conferences to develop scholarly exchange.
• Provide a base for scholars of educational research interested in visiting Birkbeck
• Foster and develop postgraduate programmes in education and lifelong learning.