
Research
Jesuit education is not the mere imparting of information in order to grow in knowledge and ripening in individual wisdom. It is also about the holistic formation of the individual in critical thinking, servant leadership – becoming men and women for others – leading to social transformation, benefitting the entire community .
In the spirit of Ignatian pedagogy, research at JWL focuses on two main areas, in order to inform and strengthen both current and future activities:
- The transformative impact of its blended mobile learning programmes on the lives of its students, alumni, and their community as well as on its staff around the world.
- The effectiveness of the blended mobile learning model and its robustness to serve marginalised communities.
The approach adopted by JWL is participatory, transformative and community-based, with a strong focus on the capacity-building of JWL staff, students and alumni, as well as on the integration of research efforts within its programmes and operations in order to inform and improve its academic offer.
Another key element of the JWL research approach is the collaboration and partnership with international institutions and universities to jointly develop research initiatives to serve and transform communities and to study the root causes of environmental and social degradation.
If you are interested in participating in one of JWL’s research activities, please contact JWL Global Research Director, Dr Isabella Rega.
Research Updates
Research Publications

Graduates of the Peace Leader programme find inner peace and develop a mindset which transforms them into servant leaders who take action to build peaceful communities.

A humble, creative and committed business leader, Innocent inspires others (especially youth) to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. His soap business played a crucial role in supporting the community from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring access to affordable soap-based products.

How do communities perceive graduates' impact? In the fourth of five case studies from Kakuma, we introduce Nura, who goes above and beyond to empower others through education.

Learners in forcibly displaced, remote, and rural contexts face multiple challenges in accessing higher education. What are the requirements for a system that enables the successful implementation of a blended learning programme for these communities?
Anna Mayr and Stefan Oppl surveyed JWL learners across 3 continents to analyse factors that impact the success of blended learning systems.

How do communities perceive graduates' impact? In the third of five case studies from Kakuma, we introduce Lukambo, a visionary and role model for youth in the community.

This best practice unpacks how the Peace Leader course enables peace and reconciliation in fragile and complex contexts through its blended learning approach rooted in the Ignatian Pedagogy tradition.

How do communities perceive graduates’ impact? In the second of five case studies from Kakuma, we introduce the story of Christophe, a servant leader and peacemaker.

Servant Leadership is an approach to leadership that puts serving others at the forefront. This article explores how youth at the margins who graduated from the Diploma in Liberal Studies use Servant Leadership to contribute to their communities and to nurture peaceful and just societies.

How do communities perceive graduates’ impact? In this first of five case studies from Kakuma where community members were interiewed, we introduce the story of Dorine and her commitment to her community, particularly to end sexual and gender-based violence and promoting gender equality.