Learning through comparing the work of others (Ref: LN/IJ-SF1/2026)

About the Project

Feedback is considered important for learning across university subjects. But often feedback is not engaging and is therefore ineffective. Our project enables engaging feedback through making pairwise comparisons the work of other students. We will use a range of quantitative and qualitative methods to explore how different learning designs maximise the feedback benefits when students make pairwise comparisons. Your main supervisor, Professor Ian Jones, is a world leader in pairwise comparison methods in education, and has an attentive and supportive approach to research students.

Name of primary supervisor/CDT lead:
Ian Jones I.Jones@lboro.ac.uk

Entry requirements:
Students should have or expect to obtain at least a 2.1 in a relevant degree subject.

English language requirements:
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/).

Bench fees required: No

Closing date of advert: 31st July 2026

Start date: October 2026

Full-time/part-time availability: Full-time 3 years, Part-time 6 years

Fee band: 2025/26 Band RA (UK £5,006, International £22,360)

How to apply:
All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select Mathematics Education. Please quote the advertised reference number: LN/IJ-SF1/2026 in your application.
To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit a CV and the minimum supporting documents.
The following selection criteria will be used by academic schools to help them make a decision on your application. Please note that this criteria is used for both funded and self-funded projects.
Please note, applications for this project are considered on an ongoing basis once submitted and the project may be withdrawn prior to the application deadline, if a suitable candidate is chosen for the project

Project search terms:
educational psychology, higher education Other search terms not listed: learning assessment

Email Address Sci:
sci-pgr@lboro.ac.uk