Lewis Clark BSc, MRes
Ï㽶ÊÓƵer
- Sheffield Institute of Education
- Centre for Development and Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in Education
- Social and Economic Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Institute
About
Lewis Clark joined the Sheffield Institute of Education Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Knowledge Exchange (SIRKE) in May 2021. His role involves working on quantitative research and evaluation projects, but he is also experienced in mixed-methods research. His research interests broadly focus on careers guidance and education.
Lewis is currently studying part-time for a PhD at the University of Derby. His thesis is exploring how careers professionals in secondary schools across England prepare young people for the future of work.
Lewis previously worked as a research assistant in the International Centre for Guidance Studies at the University of Derby for 4 years. During this time, he worked on several projects including the national evaluation of the Gatsby Benchmarks and worked with a variety of funders.
Lewis is currently project managing the English Mastery randomised control trial funded by the Education Endowment Fund and the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Super Vision Project funded by Ï㽶ÊÓƵ England.
Experience
• Ï㽶ÊÓƵer: SIRKE, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, 2021 – present
• Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Assistant: International Centre for Guidance Studies, University of Derby, 2017 – 2021
Education
• PhD: Institute of Education, University of Derby, 2020 – present
• MRes: Psychology, University of Northumbria, 2016 – 2017
• BSc (Hons): Psychology, University of Northumbria, 2013 - 2016
Teaching
Sheffield Institute of Education
College of Social Sciences and Arts
Lewis supports undergraduate and postgraduate students through the SIRKE research clinics.
Publications
Journal articles
Hooley, T., Hanson, J., & Clark, L. (2022). . Industry and Higher Education.
Blake, H., Hanson, J., & Clark, L. (2021). The importance of an inclusive alumni network for ensuring effective transitions into employment and future destinations for people with learning disabilities. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 49 (4), 445-455.
Reports
Willis, B., Maxwell, B., Stiell, B., Clark, L., Stevens, A., Clarkson, L., ... Zhu, H. (2023). . Education Endowment Foundation.
Carter, C., Clark, L., Coldwell, M., Hatton, A., Pearson, S., Reaney-Wood, S., ... Wilson, I. (2022). . Department for Education.