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Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)

@educationuom.bsky.social

Promoting public education and championing the vulnerable since 1890. Part of @UoMhums.bsky.social at @manchester.ac.uk.

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Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)@educationuom.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Really good to hear MIE’s @olademk.bsky.social on Radio 4 earlier today talking about her important work on the mental health challenges affecting girls and young women - our colleagues here at Manchester really are driving many of the debates around mental wellbeing at the moment.

School of Environment, Education, and Development@uomseed.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Our colleague @olademk.bsky.social from @educationuom.bsky.social spoke to the BBC about her research with girls and young women into the issues that affect their mental health. Hear Dr Demkowicz's insights on 'About The Girls' on Radio 4 from 13.45 today 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Image of a group of school girls looking at something on a desk with text that reads: The surprising reality of how teenage girls still define themselves
Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)@educationuom.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Great work here by some of our brilliant MIE students, led by Dr Rui He and Dr Alex Baratta.

School of Environment, Education, and Development@uomseed.bsky.social · 4mo ago

How do we empower young people who may be the first in their family to go to uni? Through the @educationuom.bsky.social Connect & Contribute scheme students studying at @manchester.ac.uk mentor local 6th form students to help with their uni applications👉 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

Photo of a group of young people sitting around a table talking. Text on top reads: Manchester students mentor local teenagers to build confidence in applying for university
Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)@educationuom.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Highly recommended for any of our students wanting to know more about how to get the best from our amazing library - the staff are so very helpful and knowledgeable.

The University of Manchester Library@uomlibrary.bsky.social · 5mo ago

❓Got a question about using the Library? 📅Book onto one of our upcoming Library drop-ins via our website - open to all: Monday 16th March 12pm-1pm Wednesday 18th March 12pm-1pm Monday 23rd March 12pm-1pm Wednesday 25th March 12pm-1pm https://ow.ly/MwVc50YsqwQ

Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)@educationuom.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Great opportunity for PGRs to discuss their work in a friendly and supportive environment.

School of Environment, Education, and Development@uomseed.bsky.social · 5mo ago

CALL FOR PAPERS: SEED PGR Research Conference We welcome submissions from researchers at any stage in their postgraduate journey in related fields across Greater Manchester, from any discipline, especially those who have not presented at a conference before 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

28 May 2026 School of Environment, Education and Development Postgraduate Research Conference World in Flux: Weaving Interdisciplinary Responses to Global Challenges Call for Papers and Posters Deadline: Monday 30 March 2026
Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)@educationuom.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Great to see our wonderful ITE staff and students featured here - there’s so much important work going on in the department right now, preparing brilliant new teachers for the classroom and conducting vital research that aims to make the profession better for all. Well worth a watch!

School of Environment, Education, and Development@uomseed.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Last week @itvnews.bsky.social filmed at @educationuom.bsky.social for a story on teacher recruitment and retention, broadcast yesterday. The segment showed our PGCE students preparing for their careers and our staff talking about their research. Watch here (from 10.53) 👉 www.itv.com/watch/news/c...

Photo shows a classroom with a lecturer at the front and students listening to her. In the front right corner a cameraman is filming.
Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)@educationuom.bsky.social · 8mo ago

New publication from MIE colleagues examining the (lack of) CPD opportunities available to school staff and leaders - an important topic with so many teachers leaving the profession.

Liz@drlizgregory.bsky.social · 8mo ago

New article published today in the BERJ with @educationuom.bsky.social colleagues Mark Innes & Louisa Dawes, arguing that NPQs don’t provide teachers and leaders with opportunities to develop the intellectual dimension of their practice: bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester@socialresponuom.bsky.social · 8mo ago

The Voices Beyond Borders project pairs Chinese students studying at the @educationuom.bsky.social with Palestinians being taught English in Gaza by @manchester.ac.uk alumnus. More about the project and student reflections here:

Voices Beyond Borders: Connecting students in Manchester and Gaza < Social Responsibility

“In Gaza, communication was life itself. People knew each other’s news every moment through a message, a call, a photo sent on an app, or a laugh shared on a livestream.

socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk

Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)@educationuom.bsky.social · 8mo ago

New UCET blog post from MIE colleagues including @drlizgregory.bsky.social and @murtaghlisa.bsky.social, highlighting the role of research and scholarship groups in sparking academic growth.

Liz@drlizgregory.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Latest collaborative publication from members of the Teacher Education and Professional Learning research and scholarship group, on the valuable contribution that RSGs can make by acting as catalysts for academic growth in university-led pre-service teacher education. www.ucet.ac.uk/blog/17240/b...

Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)@educationuom.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Really important work here from MIE’s @profstevenjones.bsky.social, calling for stronger accountability and greater transparency in university governance.

Steve Jones@profstevenjones.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Excited to see the final version of the @cdbu.bsky.social Code of Ethical University Governance in the public domain, and looking forward to the launch event in Parliament later today. cdbu.org.uk/cdbu-code-20... #UKHE #governance

Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester@socialresponuom.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Applications are open now for our Manchester Access Programme 💜 A programme aimed to inspire talented, local year 12 students to realise their full potential and benefit from an excellent university education, regardless of their background. www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/man...

Manchester Access Programme 2026 application now open < Social Responsibility

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Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)@educationuom.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Important research here from MIE colleagues on the lingering consequences of the pandemic, which continue to exacerbate inequalities in education.

The University of Manchester@manchester.ac.uk · 8mo ago

Study warns of post-Covid attendance crisis - with disadvantaged pupils being hit worst. Our experts call for a holistic approach, bringing together schools, families and community services. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/p....

Post reads: Post covid school attendance crisis hits disadvantaged children hardest. Background is an empty school desk in a full classroom, overlayed with a purple filter
Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)@educationuom.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Everyone is welcome at this, organised by MIE’s Teacher Education and Professional Learning (TEPL) research & scholarship group as part of the excellent Sarah Fielden lecture series.

Liz@drlizgregory.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Do please join us for this fabulous event next week (Wed 3rd Dec). Prof Jean Murray is such an important champion for teacher educators, and always brings a productively critical eye to the ITE landscape. Plus, light refreshments available beforehand! All welcome 😊

School of Environment, Education, and Development@uomseed.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Join @educationuom.bsky.social colleagues for this online discussion of anti-racist pedagogy on 2 December 👇

J Childhood, Education & Society@journalces.bsky.social · 9mo ago

🎤 Join Free JCES Colloquium! 🎤 Celebrating the new thematic issue of the JCES on "Anti-Racist Pedagogy in Early Years & Childhood Settings" 🗓 Tuesday, 2 Dec 2025 ⏰ 4:00 - 5:30 PM (UK time) 🔗 www.ticketsource.co.uk/umit-yildiz/... #AntiRacistPedagogy #EarlyYears #Education

Faculty of Humanities@uomhums.bsky.social · 9mo ago

📝 New research shows AI can enhance teacher development, not replace it. A study from the Manchester Institute of Education (@educationuom.bsky.social) reveals how AI, when used thoughtfully, can deepen learning for trainee teachers. 🔗: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n... 🧵(1/6)

New study shows AI enhances teacher development

Research from the Manchester Institute of Education offers vital early insights into how AI tools can be responsibly and effectively embedded into teacher training. The preliminary findings from year ...

manchester.ac.uk

School of Environment, Education, and Development@uomseed.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Senior Lecturer in International Education @jlmittelmeier.bsky.social from @educationuom.bsky.social spoke to @timeshighered.bsky.social about some UK universities stopping accepting applications from students based in Afghanistan, due to visa fears 👉 www.timeshighereducation.com/news/uk-univ...

UK universities block Afghan students as visa rules tighten

More institutions pause recruitment from countries seen as high risk in response to increased scrutiny by the Home Office

timeshighereducation.com

Manchester Institute of Education (MIE)@educationuom.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Another interesting (and important) piece in @theconversation.com from an MIE colleague ⬇️

School of Environment, Education, and Development@uomseed.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Why children with SEN or disabilities are more likely to persistently miss school, and how this can be addressed 👉 theconversation.com/children-wit... Prof Caroline Bond from @educationuom.bsky.social and @lukemunford.bsky.social write for @theconversation.com

School of Environment, Education, and Development@uomseed.bsky.social · 10mo ago

What are V-levels and will they improve vocational education for young people? @drlizgregory.bsky.social from @educationuom.bsky.social explains in this piece for @theconversation.com 👉 theconversation.com/what-are-v-l...

What are V-levels, England’s new post-16 qualification, and will they improve vocational education?

Students may be able to choose several V-levels in different subjects or even mix and match them with A-levels.

theconversation.com