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UCL Institute of Education

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World-leading @ucl.ac.uk research and teaching in education, culture, psychology and social science, right here in the heart of London and beyond. ucl.ac.uk/ioe #WeAreIOE

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UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · 2w ago

In 1826, London was the largest city in the world, but it had no university. How did university students change London? On 14 October, join Georgina Brewis and Sam Blaxland as they explore the experiences of generations of students. Book your place for this Lunch Hour Lecture: bit.ly/4hsWuuU

In-person Lunch Hour Lecture - Student London: 200 Years of Student Life in the Capital

Georgina Brewis and Sam Blaxland explore how London’s first students shaped the city.

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UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · 2w ago

Following the questions that matter For over 50 years, Professor Ann Oakley has explored fundamental questions about gender, work and family life. Anne is now leading the 50 Years of Becoming a Mother study, revisiting the interviews she first conducted with 55 women in the 1970s. bit.ly/4cYWeCp

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UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · 3w ago

Our brilliant UCL students can bring so much to their internship host companies. Here's Social Sciences alumna Fem sharing her experience interning with the BBC.

UCL Social Data Institute@uclsocialdata.bsky.social · last mo.

“I got to upskill people who are way more experienced than me.” Fem Alonge, now a Data Analyst at @octopus.energy, completed her UCL Social Data Science internship at the #BBC. Her experience is a great example of how #internships aren’t just a one-way street. Find out more: tinyurl.com/pk7tyjf6

UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · 3w ago

A new educational toolkit to teach responsible AI globally has been developed by UCL and AIMS through workshops with educators, students, and researchers from across Africa. “Teachers didn’t want another rigid textbook imposed on them. They needed dynamic, customisable materials" bit.ly/4ibKekx

New toolkit developed to teach responsible AI globally

A new suite of educational tools to embed Google DeepMind’s no cost online global curriculum on how to build and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) has been developed by UCL and AIMS.

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UCL Constitution Unit@conunitucl.bsky.social · 4w ago

We are launching an exciting new project with the Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism and @hhcp-ucl.bsky.social! It seeks to: ℹ️ inform the constitutional content of primary school curriculum and 👨‍🏫 support schools and teachers to deliver this to a high standard. Find out more 👇️

New cross-UCL project on Constitutional Education in Primary Schools launched

A new project by UCL's Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism, Constitution Unit and Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy seeks to inform the curriculum's content and the teaching of it.

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UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · 4w ago

What's the role of literature in language learning and teaching? On 23 September, join Amos Paran as he untangles stories of literature in language teaching, reflecting on the connection between practice and research. #IOELectures bit.ly/4yBrnEn

The stories of literature in language teaching: Research and teaching tensions

What is the role of literature in language learning and teaching? Amos Paran reflects on a career spent working on literature in language teaching.

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UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · 4w ago

Dear graduates... 🎓 Congratulations on this incredible milestone! As you take to the stage today at Royal Festival Hall, we hope you're proud of everything you've achieved. No matter where you go from here, you'll always have a home at UCL 💜 #UCLGrad

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UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · last mo.

Who gets into university? UCL researchers have developed a diagnostic tool showing many universities have a fair access problem: disadvantaged students miss out on places at top unis despite getting the grades. The tool assesses how well English universities support social mobility. bit.ly/4d71801

Diagnostic tool assesses how well English universities support social mobility

UCL researchers have developed a new diagnostic tool that shows disadvantaged students miss out on places at many top English universities despite getting the required grades.

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UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · last mo.

Amidst increased rates of student absence, what can schools do to foster belonging? Creating a supportive environment matters, but this goes hand in hand with having high expectations for students. "Belonging is highest where teachers both support their students and challenge them" bit.ly/4qFB4ia

A sense of belonging in school: supportive environments and high expectations go hand in hand

Among the most lasting consequences of COVID-19 are the increased rates of student absence. We are working with Lift Schools’ rich longitudinal internal data to explore these issues... (read more)

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UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · last mo.

Most Americans prefer non-violent border enforcement finds a UCL-led study. Lead author Dr Sonmez says “Violent enforcement does not have the strong support of US citizens. However when the public believe migrants pose a threat, support for violent measures increase." bit.ly/3SDPzGO

Most Americans prefer non-violent border enforcement

Most Americans favour non-violent measures, such as temporary barricades, over violent measures, like the use of rubber bullets, by border enforcement officers towards undocumented migrants on the sou...

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UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · last mo.

"The challenge is not simply to ask whether social media is good or bad for young people, but to understand how it shapes the ways they experience and respond to education" - @doctorkanayo.bsky.social on social media as a space for student voice www.bera.ac.uk/blog/what-do...

What does the proposed social media ban mean for student voice in educational assessment?

The UK government’s proposal to follow Australia and restrict social media access for under-16s has reignited debates about young people’s wellbeing, online safety and mental health. Much of...

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UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Young adults are turning to prescription drugs instead of alcohol in an effort to quell social anxiety. A UCL study found that serious mental illnesses, like anxiety, are far more common in Gen Z members than they were among millennials at the same age. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The debate over young people taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol

Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.

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UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · 2mo ago

It's hard to ignore how central digital technologies are to growing up today – are the kids okay? CLOSER interns Amelia and Sophie reflect on how longitudinal population studies can give policymakers a deeper understanding of young people's digital lives. bit.ly/4xQXpff

Are the kids okay? Digital lives in the 21st century

It’s hard to ignore how central digital technologies are to growing up today, with the use of social media now a routine part of children’s and teens’ daily lives… (read more)

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UCL Institute of Education@ioe.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Teaching science and Religious Education (RE) in a more connected way improves students’ interest in STEM study and careers – finds UCL research. Students who saw both subjects as compatible showered greater interest in science and belief in their own scientific ability. https://bit.ly/4xOJuGw

Teaching science and religion in a connected way strengthens STEM engagement

Teaching science and Religious Education (RE) in a more connected way improves students’ engagement with science and boosts interest in STEM careers, UCL researchers find.

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