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November 10, 2025

What is theory?

Theory is a term with different meanings - in everyday language, it means a guess or a hunch - but in research, it means a

October 13, 2017

What is Theory? Using a Theoretical Framework

This short video introduces the idea that research is always underpinned by theory. Theories are tried and tested explanations for events and experiences that help

September 12, 2017

Theory and concepts in PG research

This narrated PowerPoint presentation discusses the role of theory and concepts in postgraduate research. It unpacks the meaning of the two terms, and how they

Philosophy

The EPE project takes as its philosophical underpinning the need for social justice by focusing on the issue of who gets access to the postgraduate environment, what knowledge is included or excluded, and what levels of quality are enabled. The project endeavours to move beyond the notion of generic best practice in postgraduate education by taking institutional and disciplinary differentiation seriously into account. The project works across geographical contexts by bringing together colleagues from five countries to develop opportunities that challenge the human capital model and commodification of postgraduate education.

What is theory?

What is Theory? Using a Theoretical Framework

Theory and concepts in PG research

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