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Research Statement
My research focusses on early childhood education and methods in the field of ‘what works’ in education, specifically social emotional development, academic attainment and programme evaluation. I have conducted over 25 large-scale studies, which have included: randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, quasi-experimental studies and surveys.
Leadership roles
Director of Postgraduate Taught Studies (SSESW)
Director: Campbell UK & Ireland
Editor Campbell Collaboration Education Coordinating Group
Recent Projects
Miller, S., Dunne, L., Early, E., Gleghorne, N. (2023-2026). Social Inequalities in Education: Longitudinal Analysis of EOL data, ADRC: ESRC
Dempster, M., Bradley, D., Keenan, C., Miller, S. (2021-2022). COHERE: COHERE phase 2: Living systematic reviews and evidence and gap map on determinants of COVID- 19 Health Related Behaviour, Economic & Social Research Council
Miller, S., Keenan, C., Hanratty, J. (2019-2020). Three systematic reviews on improving outcomes for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessnees, Centre for Homelessness Impact
Connolly, P., Dunne, L., Kee, F., McGovern, M., Miller., S., Taylor, L., Winter, K., Woodcock, K. (2017-2020). Early childhood development for peacebuilding, National Institute for Health research (NIHR)
Miller, S., Dunne, L. (2017-2019). A cluster randomised controlled trial evaluation of the Peep Learning Together Programme, Education Endowment Foundation
Connolly, P., & Miller, S. (2015-2016). The effectiveness of school based social emotional learning programmes: a systematic review, HSC R&D Office
Sloan, S., Gildea., A., Miler, S., & Thurston, A. (2016-2018). A Randomised controlled trial evaluation of ‘Zippy’s Friends’, Education Endowmnent Foundation
Connolly, P., Kee, F., Miller, S., Gildea, A., Sloan, S. McIntosh, E., Rafferty, H. (2011-2015). A cluster randomised controlled trial evaluation and cost-effectiveness analysis of the Roots of Empathy schools-based programme for improving social and emotional wellbeing outcomes among 8-9 year olds in Northern Ireland, NIHR
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R4803SES: NIHR Global Health Research Group (ECD and Peacebuilding)
Miller, S. (PI), Connolly, P. (CoI), Dunne, L. (CoI), Kee, F. (CoI), McGovern, M. (CoI), Taylor, L. (CoI), Winter, K. (CoI) & Woodcock, K. (CoI)
30/06/2017 → …
Project: Research
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R2789EDU: Una: A Global Learning Initiative on Children and Ethnic Diversity (Phase III)
Miller, S. (PI) & Gallagher, T. (CoI)
01/08/2011 → …
Project: Research
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R7374EDU: Evaluation of the Rialto Learning Community Out of School Time Initiative
Miller, S. (PI), Connolly, P. (CoI) & Eakin, A. (CoI)
01/08/2010 → …
Project: Research
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R1332SES: Evaluation and development of logic model for the ‘Try This’ Experiential Emotional Resilience programme for Key Stage 3, 4 & 5 students.
Miller, S. (PI) & Gildea, A. (CoI)
23/01/2020 → 30/04/2021
Project: Research
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R1865SES: Flexible Scheduling to prevent the development of disabling resistance to change
Miller, S. (PI)
26/02/2018 → 30/06/2019
Project: Research
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Wellbeing, academic buoyancy and educational achievement in primary school students
Miller, S., Connolly, P. & Maguire, L. K., Jun 2013, In: International Journal of Educational Research. 62, p. 239-248 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Educational professionals’ understanding of childhood traumatic brain injury
Linden, M. A., Braiden, H.-J. & Miller, S., 2013, In: Brain Injury. 27, 1, p. 92-102 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluation of Time to Read, a Volunteer Tutoring Program for 8-9 Year Olds
Miller, S. & Connolly, P., 2013, In: Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. 35, 1, p. 23-37 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effects of a volunteer mentoring programme on reading outcomes among eight- to nine-year-old children: A follow up randomized controlled trial
Miller, S., Connolly, P. & Maguire, L. K., Jun 2012, In: Journal of Early Childhood Research. I0, 2, p. 134-144 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing the trustworthiness of experimental research in education—A reliability study with an adapted version of the EEF padlock tool
Chalmers, H., Baird, J., Meadows, M., Kay, J., Chen, N. & Miller, S., 11 Aug 2026, In: Review of Education. 14, 2, 27 p., e70211.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Mini-Conference on AI for Evidence Synthesis
Miller, S. (Invited speaker)
09 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative (ESIC) Open Data System Working Group (External organisation)
Miller, S. (Member)
Jan 2026 → Mar 2026Activity: Membership types › Membership of national or international committees and working groups
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Research and Innovation for our Dynamic Environment (RIDE) Forum
Miller, S. (Invited speaker)
27 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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ESRC Peer Review College (External organisation)
Miller, S. (Member)
09 Oct 2025 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of peer review panel or committee
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United Nations General Assembly: High Level Session at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, 2025
Miller, S. (Participant)
21 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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AI to help governments make smarter, faster decisions and 'transforming how crucial decisions are made' thanks to new Queen’s-led project
22/09/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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AI investment to transform global policy with scientific evidence
22/09/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Research to Reality Series QUB 2024: From Divided Societies to Cohesive Communities
22/01/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Early Child Development Conference at Yale, co-hosted by LINKS Study team, QUB (2018). Broadcast on Yale News.
22/11/2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Article in The Economist: How to Make Children do Their Homework
Miller, S., Robinson, J., Sloan, S., Gildea, A. & Thurston, A.
15/07/2016
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other