Student Research Awards
Helen Morris accepting her award
UKLA celebrates research and scholarship in literacy education. Each year we shortlist and nominate two candidates for outstanding dissertations at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The awards are presented at the annual UKLA International Conference.
Dissertations on any aspect of literacy education are eligible for consideration. Studies using any research approach (ethnographic, experimental, historical, survey, etc.) are encouraged. Each study is assessed in the light of this approach, the scholarly qualification of its report, and its significant contributions to knowledge within the literacy field. The deadline for submission is November 1.
Details of the student research awards can be downloaded here. The student research award application form must be submitted to the UKLA office.
The awards for 2008, presented at the gala dinner of the international conference, were:
Undergraduate Research Award: Martin Waller
Postgraduate Research Award: Sigrid Jones
UKLA has allowed me to further develop my interest in multiliteracies by providing me with the means to discuss and share practice with other like-minded colleagues. ”
Martin Waller
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Reasons to join UKLA
- Join a supportive professional network
- Keep up-to-date with the latest literacy news
- Be eligible for reduced conference fees and publications
- Access to cutting edge journals and practical magazines
- Opportunities to apply for research grants
- Get involved and make a difference
- Be part of the future of literacy learning and teaching
