Dr. Nigel Kettley

Biography

Nigel Kettley has a broad teaching and research career in sociology, education studies, and research methods, with a particular focus on issues of gender, social stratification, and educational practice theory building. He joined the Institute of Continuing Education at the University of Cambridge in 2007 after serving as a Research Associate in the Faculty of Education. His academic qualifications include a BA in Sociology, a Certificate in Education (FE), an MPhil, and a PhD in Sociology of Education. Kettley supervises MPhil and PhD students and teaches various courses, including MSt in Advanced Subject Teaching, Certificate in Continuing Education, and programs addressing crime, deviance, and gender-related societal aspects. His research interests encompass widening participation, educational attainment, and the impact of socio-economic background on educational success. Kettley also focuses on citizenship education, international higher education, and the sociology of masculinity. His significant contributions to academic literature include several publications analyzing societal influences on educational practices and policies, especially regarding gender and socio-economic factors in further and higher education. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and actively participates in the editorial and peer review processes for various academic journals in the field.

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