Welcome to the Lancaster Literacy Research Centre

The Literacy Research Centre at Lancaster University works to understand the role of literacy in all areas of social life and to improve communication and collaboration between researchers and educational practice. We welcome all practitioners and students concerned with literacy, including new MA and PhD students as well as other academic visitors.

Literacy Research Discussion Group

The Literacy Research Discussion Group meets every Tuesday lunchtime in term time.

The Literacy Resource Centre is open every Tuesday between 2.30 - 4.00 pm in term time and other times by arrangement. Please contact us in advance if planning to visit.

New MA course in Digital Language and Literacies

Our MA in Digital Language and Literacies starts in October 2012. Apply now! Download a flyer.

Current Research Interests

Our current research interests include:

literacies and everyday life, including in the workplace
digital literacies
adult and continuing education
literacy ethnography and the anthropology of writing
multimodal literacies
literacies and prison life/education
early childhood literacy
literacies and the environment – global and local issues
learning literacies in formal and informal settings
theoretical and methodological issues relating to literacy

Associated Organisations

The Research and Practice in Adult Literacy Group RaPAL is the only British national organisation that focuses on the role of literacy in adult life. We are an independent network of learners, teachers, managers and researchers in adult basic education. RaPAL was established in 1985 and is supported by membership subscription only. RaPAL publishes a bulletin three times a year and holds an annual conference.

Lancaster University Learning Group

Latest News

LRC special issue of Language and Education out!, 17 February 2012

A special issue of the journal Language and Education on Literacies and Sites of Learning guest edited by Karin Tusting, is now published. The issue f ...Read more»

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28 February 2012, Literacy practices in everyday life and in second language education