IHEAR is a multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to transform the lives of communities and individuals through empirical research, civic engagement, and partnerships. We thrive as a supportive, connected and inclusive research community with subject leaders, experts and aspiring researchers. We exist to bring positive changes to people’s lives and promote cultures, communities and human development.  

We specialise in the following methodologies: 

• Behavioural-cognitive analysis
• Cultural and literacy analysis
• Participatory research
• Large-scale data-driven inquiries
• Socio-cognitive approach to assessment 

IHEAR hosts the world leading Centre of English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA). Home of the socio-cognitive framework for assessment design and validation.

We exist to bring positive changes to people’s lives and promote cultures, communities and human development. Our vision is to: 

• empower marginalised, vulnerable, and under-represented communities to find and amplify their voices, and to embed these perspectives meaningfully within theory, practice, and policy; 

• lead critical explorations of the impacts of rapid advancements in AI and digital transformation on the Humanities, Arts, and Education, while creating inclusive pathways that sustain a strong human presence in technological systems; 

• identify and address systemic and institutional biases, driving equitable outcomes by closing achievement gaps through thoughtful design, innovative practice, and evidence-based policy.