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Leda Kamenopoulou

@kamenopoulou.bsky.social

Associate Professor Institute of Education, University College London #Deafblindness #MultiSensoryImpairment #Accessibility #InclusiveEducation #GlobalSouth | Keep calm and embrace #diversity 🤍

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Leda Kamenopoulou@kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 5mo ago

New article: Self-reflexivity as a methodological framework for conducting research in inclusive education in the global South, with Professor Maya Kalyanpur, of the University of San Diego ✨ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Self-reflexivity as a methodological framework for conducting research in inclusive education in the global South

Recent research points to the complications in the power dynamic between researchers and the researched within the arena of international inclusive education and development due to the unquestioned...

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Leda Kamenopoulou@kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 6mo ago

blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2026/02/... Read our new @ioe.bsky.social blog about our exciting knowledge exchange project with the Seashell Trust. #SensoryNeeds #Inclusion @davidturton.bsky.social 💙

Placing distinct perspectives in dialogue: learning across research, practice and lived experience

In this blog post we reflect on a specific example of ‘knowledge exchange’ across research, policy, practice and lived experience in relation to learning with sensory needs... (read more)

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UCL@ucl.ac.uk · 7mo ago

One month to go… UCL turns 200! 🎉 On 11 February, we kick off #UCL200 – a year of celebrations marking our radical founding in 1826 as London’s first university, open to all. Expect parties, exhibitions, student festivals, art, books, performances, and more. Get ready! @uclspeccoll.bsky.social

Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre (DCAL)@dcal-ucl.bsky.social · 10mo ago

PhD Opportunity at UCL – Tactile Sign Language & DeafBlind Communication. Funded PhD at DCAL exploring tactile BSL and DeafBlind interaction. UK only. Deadline 1 Dec 2025. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

PhD Opportunity at UCL – Tactile Sign Language & DeafBlind Communication

Join a pioneering ERC-funded project at UCL’s DCAL, Europe’s leading centre for Deafness, Cognition & Language research.

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UCL IOE PHD@ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 11mo ago

This new Department for Education report, led by @cantalek.bsky.social and colleagues at @ioe.bsky.social provides an up-to-date understanding of the identification, support and collaborative practices for children with #SEND. Read their full findings here 👉

Identifying and supporting the needs of children with SEND in mainstream settings

Findings from a series of rapid evidence assessments on what works to identify and support the needs of children and young people with SEND in mainstream and early years settings.

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Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre (DCAL)@dcal-ucl.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Exciting news – Kate Rowley has been awarded a £1.4M European Research Council (ERC) grant (#ERCStG | @erc.europa.eu) for a 5-year project on tactile BSL in the UK. Starts Jan 2026. 🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Groundbreaking Research on Tactile British Sign Language

Kate Rowley has been awarded a £1.4M ERC grant to lead a 5-year study into tactile British Sign Language, used by deafblind people across the UK.

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Leda Kamenopoulou@kamenopoulou.bsky.social · last yr.

Full article: Facilitating the friendships of students with complex communication needs, with Dr Hui Jun Ho and Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social ✨ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Facilitating the friendships of students with complex communication needs

Friendships are important for well-being, but scant research has focused on the friendships of those with complex communication needs (CCN). This study explored how parents and teachers facilitate ...

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Leda Kamenopoulou@kamenopoulou.bsky.social · last yr.

Happy World Accessibility Day 2025! Let's all work together to make the world a more inclusive, equitable and beautiful place - we can do it! #Accessibility #InclusiveEducation #SensoryNeeds #InclusiveDesign

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

1/ To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Leda @kamenopoulou.bsky.social and Ben Watson break down six myths about accessibility. @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social Read in more detail on the #IOEBlog: blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2025/03/...

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Leda Kamenopoulou@kamenopoulou.bsky.social · last yr.

Great piece about our recent work on advancing inclusive education in #Paraguay and #Uruguay with @drzacharywalker.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social We are grateful to @ucl-global.bsky.social for funding this project! #InclusiveEducation #SDGs www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/case-stu...

Advancing inclusive education in South America: lessons learned

Professor Zachary Walker and Dr Leda Kamenopoulou used UCL Global Engagement Funds to advance inclusive education through collaboration in South America.

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UCL Global Engagement@ucl-global.bsky.social · last yr.

How can educators create more inclusive classrooms for children with disabilities in South America? @ioe.bsky.social researchers explored this with partners in Colombia, Peru & Brazil—supported by @ucl.ac.uk Global Engagement Funds. Read more ⬇️

Advancing inclusive education in South America: lessons learned

Professor Zachary Walker and Dr Leda Kamenopoulou used UCL Global Engagement Funds to advance inclusive education through collaboration in South America.

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Leda Kamenopoulou@kamenopoulou.bsky.social · last yr.

New IOE blog with Ben Watson out now! 'Accessibility is not my responsibility' and other common myths that we bust one by one - read on! #Accessibility #InclusiveEducation #SensoryNeeds #InclusiveDesign @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2025/03/...

Six myths and facts about accessibility

In this blog post, we bust six common misconceptions about accessibility and show how accessibility benefits everyone… (read more)

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Leda Kamenopoulou@kamenopoulou.bsky.social · last yr.

Thank you to the @dbiconnect.bsky.social Research Network for featuring our research project in your video campaign! #deafblindness #AssistiveTechnology #GlobalSouth

@dbiconnect.bsky.social · last yr.

Researchers from three continents are discussing an exploratory study titled "My Assistive Technology Framework Outcomes." Watch this video to learn how this research expands knowledge in the field of deafblindness. youtu.be/41EBo_d34oA #dbi #deafblindness #research #MYATOF