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Welcome to the Learning Sciences Research Institute.
We conduct research into the cognitive, social and cultural aspects of learning, to enhance education through the design of innovative technologies and environments for learners.

The LSRI brings together staff expertise from the founding Schools of Computer Science, Education and Psychology, as well as links to other disciplines, under the Academic Director, Dr. Charles Crook.

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Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope brings together researchers from diverse disciplines and cultures across Europe, who work collaboratively on interdisciplinary projects that draw upon their unique perspectives and areas of expertise.  Through their collaboration and sharing of scientific outcomes, they are helping move the field of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) forward. More >

More LSRI-associated research projects >

 
31/01/2012 Recognizing learning: a perspective from a social semiotic theory of multimodality
Gunther Kress, Institute of Education, London. Venue: LSRI labs (more)
28/02/2012 Analysing the playground: sensitizing concepts to inform systems that promote playful interaction
Stefan Rennick Egglestone, Mixed Reality Lab, University of Nottingham. Venue: LSRI labs (more)
06/03/2012 Next generation facial expression recognition systems
Michel Valstar, University of Nottingham. Venue: LSRI labs (more)

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Other events
Midlands Mathematics Education Seminars

Featured PhD Student

Cherry Poussa. Nursing students undertaking Web-based learning for the first time may be confronted with multiple challenges including gaining new skills that can impact significantly on their confidence and ability to succeed as a Web-based learner. More information go to: Cherry Poussa

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Learning Sciences Research Institute,
University of Nottingham,
Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road,
Nottingham, NG8 1BB, UK.

  Contact points:
Research enquiries: EducationResearchStaff@nottingham.ac.uk
PhD/MPhil enquiries: EducationResearchPGR@nottingham.ac.uk
MA and other enquiries: EducationEnquiries@nottingham.ac.uk