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Research interests
Dr Mike Chick is a teacher educator and researcher and is also the University’s Refugee Champion.
His research interests surround language education for people seeking sanctuary in Wales and he has recently completed a commissioned review of the Welsh Government’s migrant language education policy.
He is currently researching the role of minority language education in creating a sense of belonging and inclusion amongst forced migrants in Wales. He was appointed Professor of ESOL in June 2024
Education/Academic qualification
PhD English language teacher education
MA Education / Applied Linguistics
Diploma in the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language to Adults, Trinity College, London
BA (Hons) Business Administration, University of Huddersfield
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults, University of Wales, Swansea
External positions
External examiner, University of Hertfordshire
8 Sept 2015 → 8 Sept 2020
External examiner for BA TESOL, University of Wolverhampton
2011 → 2014
External examiner for CELTA courses, Swansea University
2009 → 2013
External examiner for International Foundation Programme, Wales International Study Centre
2009 → 2012
External expert at Audit of English Language Training Services, Swansea University
2008 → …
Keywords
- JV Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration
- Refugees
- Forced Migrants
- Asylum seekers
- ESOL
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 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Language Education for Refugees and Migrants in the UK and Ireland
Cox, S. & Chick, M., 12 Mar 2025, Open University. (PolicyWise)Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Migrant language education in a Nation of Sanctuary
Chick, M., 3 Apr 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: The Geographical Journal. 192, 1, 12 p., 70005.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Starmer says migrants should speak English – but all of the UK’s languages are important for integration
Chick, M., Higham, G. & Cox, S., 20 May 2025, The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Ethical Research with Adult Migrant Language Learners
Simpson, J. & Chick, M., 1 Dec 2024, Ethical Issues in Applied Linguistics Scholarship. De Costa, P. I., Rabie-Ahmed, A. & Cinaglia, C. (eds.). John Benjamin Publishing Company, p. 136 - 155 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Language Education for People Seeking Asylum in Wales: A Nation of Sanctuary Approach
Chick, M. & Llewelyn, B., 1 Nov 2024, Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching: The Case of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Chong, S. W. & Reinders, H. (eds.). Palgrave Macmillan, p. 307-329 22 p. (New Learning and Teaching Environments).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Universities of Sanctuary…in a Nation of Sanctuary: Language, Education and a Sense of Belonging
Chick, M. (Speaker)
19 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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City of Sanctuary workshop for sanctuary seekers wishing to access Higher Education
Chick, M. (Speaker)
19 Aug 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Language education in a nation of sanctuary
Chick, M. (Speaker)
8 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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ESOL Policy and Practice in Wales
Chick, M. (Speaker)
23 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Coalition for Language Education
Chick, M. (Speaker)
29 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Thesis
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The Potential of Dialogic Interaction as a Tool for Mediating Learning During Pre-service English Language Teacher Preparation
Chick, M. (Author), Dunning, G. (Supervisor), Sept 2014Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Press/Media
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Syrian refugee language classes 'shortage' in Wales
29/11/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Prizes
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Inspire Award - Community project of the year
Chick, M. (Recipient), 7 Jun 2016
Prize: National/international honour
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Most Inspirational Tutor (Wales)
Chick, M. (Recipient), 10 Mar 2023
Prize: National/international honour
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NIACE award - national prize for best community collaboration project
Chick, M. (Recipient), 25 Jul 2016
Prize: National/international honour