Dr. Pauline Rose

Biography

Pauline Rose is a Professor of International Education and the Director of the Research Equitable Access Learning (REAL) Centre at the University of Cambridge. She joined Cambridge in February 2014 and has extensive experience in the field of education, particularly focusing on educational policy, inequality, and governance. Prior to her role at Cambridge, she was the Director of the EFA Global Monitoring Report, where she directed various reports addressing youth, skills, and teaching and learning. Pauline has worked closely with international aid donors and non-governmental organizations, providing evidence-based policy advice. Her research interests include educational inequality related to gender and poverty, financing education, and the role of state and non-state providers in achieving equitable educational outcomes. Pauline has authored numerous publications on these topics, examining issues of educational policy and practice in various countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. She has been involved in multiple collaborative research programs aimed at understanding and improving educational access and quality. Pauline is also a member of several professional bodies and advisory groups related to education and international development.

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