Case studies
We work closely with our clients to design bespoke research that meets their needs and have been privileged to deliver robust, evidence-based insights to some of the most exciting organisations in the education sector. You can also visit the research reports page to explore our public-facing work, including free independent research.
Leadership and management development interviews
To explore reactions to a leadership and management development proposition we conducted 30 hour-long interviews with leadership and management development key decision-makers in large-scale global organisations, based in the UK, USA, France and Asia.
Awarding organisations
Piloting a Secondary School History Product
ALCS wanted to test a new educational resource for teachers. We developed a survey to test its appeal and provide insights into what features were favorable.
Publishing and media companies
Exploring Markets for English-Medium Learning
Shift Learning conducted global market research in multiple languages, exploring the implementation and challenges of English-medium learning. The research allowed CUP to validate certain assumptions in this area, as well as unearth some useful and thought-provoking additional insights.
Publishing and media companies
Mental Health Survey 2020
Survey analysis for CACTUS, presenting recommendations for how research institutions should respond to issues in their work culture.
Publishing and media companies
Pre-sessional English Online Research
We conducted desk research and interviews to explore whether there was a market for an online pre-sessional English course for non-native English speaking students who wish to study in the UK.
Universities, HEIS and FEIS
Open Access Journal Survey
We delivered a full visual report and presentation of findings alongside access to Q Reader to allow Springer Nature to delve deeper into the data.
Publishing and media companies
Portfolio Review
We conducted desk research and interviews to explore whether there was a market for an online pre-sessional English course for non-native English speaking students who wish to study in the UK.
Universities, HEIS and FEIS
First Biannual Brand Tracker
Nature Research needed help conducting their first brand tracker survey, exploring audience awareness and perceptions.
Publishing and media companies
Student Research
We conducted interviews and a survey to help The University of Queensland Union better understand what the student body, elected student leaders and executives at the University of Queensland expect from their student union.
Universities, HEIS and FEIS
Scholarly publishing Audience and Competitor Research
The Royal Society of Chemistry needed a better understanding of the value and impact of their academic journal CERP. In-depth interviews, e-survey, competitor analysis and literature review allowed Shift to paint a detailed picture of the publication and the sector.
Publishing and media companies
Nature Masterclasses course development
Qualitative and quantitative research to support the development of new courses, including identification of challenges faced and skills required by researchers, as well as their appetite for different topics.
Publishing and media companies
Student attitudes towards digital resources
Supporting Cengage’s ‘Student Voices’ to understand the insights and experiences of current undergraduate students, through online surveys.
Publishing and media companies
