Loizos SymeouAssociate Professor in Sociology of Education

BIOGRAPHY

Loizos Symeou is Associate Professor in Sociology of Education at the European University Cyprus. He is currently the Dean of the School of Arts and Education Sciences. He teaches Sociology of Education and Qualitative Research Methods in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate courses.

His areas of interest and publications are in the sociological investigation of school-parent-child relationships and how these link to family cultural and social capital. He has worked in a number of research projects involving teachers, parents and children. Recent work includes a study on homework, a study on the educational experience of Roma children and families, and a project on the empowerment of Roma women.

His research record includes a monograph, journal articles, book chapters in edited volumes, and presentations in international conferences.