A warm welcome from MC RIG!
Research Interest Group
What is MC RIG?
MC RIG is an informal network that provides opportunity for staff and students to share research and knowledge.
The scope of the meetings covers research interests and projects, guidance on current, or future, study and provides links into teaching practice, to strengthen the student experience.
MC RIG is co-convened by Alan Shepherd and Lisa McKenna, but is co-owned by the group, providing a joint approach to what is included in each meeting.
Meet the MC RIG Members
The MC RIG brings together a community of lecturers and education professionals from a wide range of academic disciplines and backgrounds.
United by a shared commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, members actively engage in both individual and collaborative research with their specialist subject areas.
Alan Shepherd, Co-convener of the MC RIG
Lisa McKenna, Co-convener of the MC RIG
Education Endowment Foundation (EEF)
Middlesbrough College has joined five leading colleges to form the Evidence Partnership, a new initiative to apply research to improve teaching and learning. The collaboration helps further education and sixth form colleges across England access and use evidence to boost outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged learners.
Partners from diverse regions will share expertise, strengthen networks, and address key 16–19 sector challenges. The initiative is supported by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), which aims to reduce the link between family income and educational achievement.
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