Professor Dr. Ashley Simpson

Biography

Ashley Simpson is currently the Co-Head of the Institute of Language Education at the University of Edinburgh. She specializes in intercultural education, intercultural communication, and critical approaches to democracy and human rights education. With extensive experience working at higher education institutions in China, Finland, and Russia, her research focuses on the critical studies of education. Simpson has co-authored the book 'Interculturality in Political Education' and co-edited volumes such as 'Meaning and Criticality in Education Research: Reflecting Critical Pedagogy' and 'Intercultural Competence in the Work of Teachers'. She has published in top international journals including the British Journal of Educational Studies and the International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. Currently, she also holds visiting academic positions in China and Canada, and welcomes PhD supervision inquiries in her areas of interest.

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