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Professor Marina Shapira

Professor

Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology Colin Bell Building, 黑料不打烊, 黑料不打烊, FK9 4LA

Professor Marina Shapira

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About me

Marina Shapira is Professor of Sociology at the 黑料不打烊, based in the University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, Sport and Society.

She joined the 黑料不打烊 in March 2013. At 黑料不打烊, Marina has coordinated and taught core and elective undergraduate and postgraduate modules on migration and research methods. Between 2021 and 2026, she coordinated the Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology Honours Dissertation module and supervised undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students.

Dr Shapira is a member of the Social Surveys and Social Statistics research group and the 黑料不打烊 Network for Curriculum Studies. Her research focuses on curriculum studies, educational inequalities and transitions, socio-economic inequalities, migration, and ethnic and national identities, including those of immigrants and ethnic minorities.

She has received research funding from the ESRC, British Academy, British Council and Nuffield Foundation. She was Principal Investigator on the large Nuffield Foundation-funded project Choice, Attainment and Positive Destinations (2019–2023), which examined the impacts of curriculum policies on young people’s outcomes in Scotland. She is currently a Co-Investigator on the AHRC-funded project Analysing Take-up of Languages in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland (2026–2028; PI Fiona Barclay; ?1,580,912). Previously, she was a Co-Investigator on two international projects: one funded by the British Academy exploring national identities and intentions to stay among young migrants in Armenia (2020–2023), and another examining trends in early English language learning in basic education (British Council, 2022–2025).

Supervision: Dr Marina Shapira welcomes enquiries from students and prospective candidates interested in undergraduate, Master’s or doctoral research on topics related to migration, ethnic and socio-economic inequalities, educational inequalities, curriculum studies, socio-economic stratification and mobility, and quantitative research methods.

Before coming to 黑料不打烊, she studied Applied Mathematics (MSc) at Yerevan State University and Sociology at the University of Haifa (MA) and the University of Oxford (DPhil). She worked as a Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Educational Sociology, University of Edinburgh, the ESRC Centre for Population Change, and the Employment Research Institute.

Educational inequalities, in particular inequalities in educational attainment and transitions from secondary education to work and further/higher education; role of school curriculum and curriculum choices on the attainment and transitions. Socio-economic inequalities, social stratification and mobility, in particular patterns of socio-economic inequality and processes of social mobility of immigrants and ethnic minorities. Immigrant social impacts Child welfare inequalities Quantitative research methods

Event / Presentation

Witness statement given at Education and Young People Committee, The Scottish Parliament
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Witness statement given at Young People and Education Committee, The Scottish Parliament
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Witness statement given at Young People and Education Committee, The Scottish Parliament
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External Examiners and Validations

UG Sociology Programme Review, London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University

Other Academic Activities

Member of the Editorial Board for Curriculum Journal
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Member of the Editorial Board Frontiers Sociology
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What do you need to know as the nation awaits its PISA test scores
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Interview for Scotsmen

What does Pisa tell us about Scottish education?
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Publication in the Times Educational Supplement

Research projects (8)

Analysing take-up of languages in Scotland, Wales and Ireland
PI: Professor Fiona Barclay
Funded by: Arts and Humanities Research Council
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Should I stay or should I go: sense of belonging and intentions to stay among young, newcomers to Armenia
PI: Dr Sarah Wilson
Funded by: The British Academy
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Choice, attainment and positive destinations: exploring the impact of curriculum policy change on young people
PI: Professor Marina Shapira
Funded by: The Nuffield Foundation
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Rapid Review of National Qualifications 2020
PI: Professor Mark Priestley
Funded by: Scottish Government
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Permanently progressing: Outcomes for children in Scotland accommodated before age 5
PI:
Funded by: British Association for Adoption & Fostering and Confidential Donor
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Survey of Teacher Workforce
PI: Professor Mark Priestley
Funded by: National Association of School Masters and Union of Women Teachers
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Master's programmes in ELT: A survey of UK provision and student experiences
PI:
Funded by: The British Council
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Teaching, Learning and Play in the Outdoors: a national survey of provisions in schools and pre-schools
PI: Professor Gregory Mannion
Funded by: NatureScot (Formerly Scottish Natural Heritage)
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Outputs (40)

Other

Choices, Attainment and Positive destinations: Exploring the impact of curriculum policy change on young people

Shapira M & Priestley M (2023) Choices, Attainment and Positive destinations: Exploring the impact of curriculum policy change on young people [Evidence For The Sottish Parliament Education And Young People Committee, 8 November 2023]. Education, Children and Young People Committee Official Report. Edinburgh: Scottish Parliament. https://www.parliament.scot/api/sitecore/CustomMedia/OfficialReport?meetingId=15538

Consultancy Report

Rapid Review of National Qualifications Experience 2020

Priestley M, Shapira M, Priestley A, Ritchie M & Barnett C (2020) Rapid Review of National Qualifications Experience 2020. Scottish Government. Edinburgh. https://www.gov.scot/publications/rapid-review-national-qualifications-experience-2020/

Article

Child welfare inequalities in the four nations of the UK

Bywaters P, Scourfield J, Jones C, Sparks T, Elliott M, Hooper J, McCartan C, Shapira M, Bunting L & Daniel B (2020) Child welfare inequalities in the four nations of the UK. Journal of Social Work, 20 (2), pp. 193-215. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468017318793479

Research Report

Pathways to permanence for children who become looked after in Scotland

Biehal N, Cusworth L, Hooper J, Whincup H & Shapira M (2019) Pathways to permanence for children who become looked after in Scotland. Commissioned by an anonymous donor. Permanently Progressing? Building secure futures for children in Scotland. 黑料不打烊. https://afascotland.com/learning-zone/permanently-progressing

Research Report

Teacher Workforce Survey in Scotland (2017): Final Report

Priestley M, Shapira M & Bu F (2018) Teacher Workforce Survey in Scotland (2017): Final Report. NASUWT. Birmingham/Scotland. https://www.nasuwt.org.uk/uploads/assets/uploaded/c5738dce-f321-424c-911e45b25112aaf0.pdf

Conference Abstract

Permanently Progressing? Building Secure Futures for Children in Scotland: Pathways and outcomes for looked after children

Cusworth L, Hooper J, Biehal N, Shapira M & Whincup H (2018) Permanently Progressing? Building Secure Futures for Children in Scotland: Pathways and outcomes for looked after children. 黑料不打烊 Conference for Administrative Data Research, Queen's University Belfast. 黑料不打烊 Journal of Population Data Science, 3 (2), Art. No.: 031. https://doi.org/10.23889/ijpds.v3i2.500

Working Paper

Identifying and understanding inequalities in child welfare intervention rates: quantitative evidence from a comparison of the four UK countries

Bywaters P, Scourfield J, Jones C, Sparks T, Elliott M, McCartan CJ, Hooper J, Shapira M, Bunting L & Daniel B (2017) Identifying and understanding inequalities in child welfare intervention rates: quantitative evidence from a comparison of the four UK countries. http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/inequalities-child-welfare-intervention-rates

Research Report

ELT master’s courses in the UK: students’ expectations and experiences

Copland F, Viana V, Bowker D, Moran E, Papageorgiou I & Shapira M (2017) ELT master’s courses in the UK: students’ expectations and experiences. ELT Research Papers, 17.04. British Council. https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/elt-master%E2%80%99s-courses-uk-students%E2%80%99-expectations-experiences

Technical Report

Identifying and Understanding Inequalities in Child Welfare Intervention Rates: Quantitative Methodology Technical Paper

Bywaters P, Brady G, Jones C, Sparks T, McCartan CJ, Bunting L, Hooper J, Shapira M, Daniel B, Elliott M & Scourfield J (2017) Identifying and Understanding Inequalities in Child Welfare Intervention Rates: Quantitative Methodology Technical Paper. The Nuffield Foundation. 黑料不打烊. http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/inequalities-child-welfare-intervention-rates

Research Report

Child Sexual Exploitation: A Multi-Agency Case Study

Rigby P, Owens L & Shapira M (2017) Child Sexual Exploitation: A Multi-Agency Case Study. Glasgow Child Protection Committee. 黑料不打烊. https://www.glasgowchildprotection.org.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=38699&p=0

Research Report

Identifying and Understanding Inequalities in Child Welfare Intervention Rates: Comparative studies in four UK countries. Single country quantitative study report: Scotland. Project Report on findings from the Child Welfare Intervention project

Hooper J, Shapira M & Daniel B (2017) Identifying and Understanding Inequalities in Child Welfare Intervention Rates: Comparative studies in four UK countries. Single country quantitative study report: Scotland. Project Report on findings from the Child Welfare Intervention project. The Nuffield Foundation.

Research Report

Recognition of Prior Learning in Scotland

Shapira M (2013) Recognition of Prior Learning in Scotland. European Commission. University Recognition of Prior Learning Centres - Bridging Higher Education with Vocational Education and Training. Zagreb: Institute for the Development of Education. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/53110675.pdf

Book Chapter

Recognition of Prior Learning in Scotland

Shapira M & Brogan J (2013) Recognition of Prior Learning in Scotland. In: Pravwelske-Skrzypek G & Jalocha B (eds.) Recognition of prior learning in higher education: challenges of designing the system. Zagreb, Croatia: Institute for the Development of Education, pp. 49-72. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/53110675.pdf

Research Report

Economic Inactivity Research Project (those with family commitments and the long-term sick and disabled) - Literature Review

McQuaid R, Graham H, Shapira M & Raeside R (2013) Economic Inactivity Research Project (those with family commitments and the long-term sick and disabled) - Literature Review. Department for Employment and Learning Northern Ireland. Employment Research Institute, Edinburgh Napier University. http://www.delni.gov.uk/economic-inactivity-literature-review.pdf

Research Report

An expert paper on the type, extent and delivery of childcare provision necessary to maximise the economic participation of women within Northern Ireland, report for Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

McQuaid R, Graham H & Shapira M (2013) An expert paper on the type, extent and delivery of childcare provision necessary to maximise the economic participation of women within Northern Ireland, report for Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. http://www.equalityni.org/archive/pdf/ChildCareMainReport(Web).pdf

Research Report

Child Care: Maximising the Economic Participation of Women

McQuaid R, Graham H & Shapira M (2013) Child Care: Maximising the Economic Participation of Women. Equality Commission Northern Ireland. Employment Research Institute. http://www.equalityni.org/archive/pdf/ChildCareMainReport(Web).pdf

Research Report

Child Care: Maximising the Economic Participation of Women

McQuaid R, Graham H & Shapira M (2013) Child Care: Maximising the Economic Participation of Women. Equality Commission Northern Ireland. Employment Research Institute. http://www.equalityni.org/archive/pdf/ChildCareSummary(Web).pdf

Book Chapter

Understanding the Impact of Immigration on the Labour Market Outcomes of British Workers

Shapira M (2010) Understanding the Impact of Immigration on the Labour Market Outcomes of British Workers. In: Stillwell J & van Ham M (eds.) Ethnicity and Integration: Understanding Population Trends and Processes: volume 3. Understanding Population Trends and Processes, 3. Amsterdam: Springer, pp. 153-178. http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-90-481-9103-1_8

Book Chapter

Immigrant impact on employment and occupational opportunities of population in Britain

Shapira M (2010) Immigrant impact on employment and occupational opportunities of population in Britain. In: Salzmann T, Edmonston B & Raymer J (eds.) Demographic Aspects of Migration. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften, pp. 227-262. http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-531-92563-9_9#; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-531-92563-9_9

Book Chapter

Trends in the Impact of Post-Compulsory Educational Qualifications and Experience on the Occupational Attainments of Young People in England and Scotland, 1986-2001

Shapira M (2009) Trends in the Impact of Post-Compulsory Educational Qualifications and Experience on the Occupational Attainments of Young People in England and Scotland, 1986-2001. In: Hadjar A & Becker R (eds.) Expected and Unexpected Consequences of the Educational Expansion in Europe and USA: Theoretical approaches and empirical findings in comparative perspective. Prisma, 12. Bern: Haupt Verlag, pp. 179-200. http://www.haupt.ch/shop/oxid.php/sid/e5de8741fdceb4f244d68f1d9c79b27f/cl/details/anid/9783258075198/listtype/search/searchparam/Expected%20and%20Unexpected%20Consequences%20of%20the%20Educational%20Expansion%20in%20Europe%20and%20USA

Teaching

Teaching

SSPC Dissertation
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