Personal profile
Research
PG(Research) University of Dundee Business School
Research
Research Area:
Data envelopment analysis
Measuring school efficiency
Local education authorities
Improving pupil outcomes
In an increasingly data-driven educational landscape, schools face mounting pressure to enhance performance while efficiently utilising resources. With the rise of accountability measures and performance evaluations, schools require robust tools to navigate complex decisions and improve outcomes. This research aims to improve school efficiency using a data envelopment analysis approach - a powerful operational research tool (DEA) that assesses the efficiency of decision-making units (DMUs) such as schools. Outcomes will show how DEA can be applied to the Scottish education sector, specifically in identifying best practices, optimising resource allocation, and ultimately driving systemic improvements in school performance.
Research
Research Funding:
SEED Funding UoD Business School - Awarded 2024
The Robert Nicol Scholarship Fund - Awarded May 2022
Teaching
PGDE awarded
GTCS registration
PVG checked
Research interests
Impact
Knowledge exchange
Engagement
Collaborations
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Arts, MA Hons English and History, University of Aberdeen
PGCert THE, PGDE in Education, University of Aberdeen
Keywords
- L Education (General)
- Performance indicators
- Measuring efficiency
- role model schools
- HB Economic Theory
- Data Envelopment Analysis
- target setting framework
- guide to efficiency
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 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Prizes
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First Prize Awarded University of Dundee Business School PhD poster competition
Andersen, C. (Recipient), 8 Jun 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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SERA_ECR Research Poster Workshop
Andersen, C. (Host)
28 Jan 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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SERA Conference 2025
Andersen, C. (Contributor)
19 Nov 2025 → 21 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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SERA ECR Workshop
Andersen, C. (Host)
20 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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ISATT 2025
Andersen, C. (Presenter)
30 Jun 2025 → 4 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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ECR Voices Podcast
Andersen, C. (Contributor) & Boyle, C. (Contributor)
1 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk