Jasper Green reflects on a career that has moved between biology, classroom teaching, research and teacher education. He remembers how one biology teacher opened up a world of possibility – where learning was no longer just tied to passing exams but to developing a sense of identity. bit.ly/4fSdud2

🎉 Booking is now open for the CLS conference 2026 this September! The programme is packed with presentations that showcase outstanding life course research using CLS data. Find out more and join us in London, 22 and 23 September: bit.ly/4aUUyJ7

From funding the development of @uclholocaust.bsky.social and @craeioe.bsky.social, to projects focused on the teaching of the British empire and misinformation in schools: UCL's partnership with the Pears Foundation has enabled lasting societal and educational impact across the UK. bit.ly/4fvpORM

@geowalshe.bsky.social's career has taken her to glaciers in the High Arctic to championing climate change and sustainability education in the classroom. Nicola emphasises the importance of following your passions and finding your community to get you through the trickiest days. bit.ly/4yMEmDW

"They were good days" From clearing a bomb-damaged lecture theatre in the aftermath of the Blitz, to college council meetings with Jeremy Bentham’s auto-icon, our alumni share their lasting memories of @ucl.ac.uk Read on: magazine.ucl.ac.uk/summer-2026/... With @uclalumni.bsky.social

"Rent, groceries, coffee, meals, the numbers add up faster than expected. But I've learned London rewards those who know where to look" Undergrad student Eva shares her top tips for surviving London on a student budget: from cycling tips to food deals and discounted theatre. bit.ly/4bBVC4Q

The Talking Time programme, originally developed by IOE and @ox.ac.uk researchers, boosts children's language development by months, finds a national trial. The findings were particularly promising for children facing additional barriers to language development. https://bit.ly/4pzNMyH

Talking Time programme improves young children’s language skills by months, national trial finds

A language development programme originally developed by UCL and University of Oxford researchers, has been shown to boost early years language development in a large national trial.

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Congratulations to @lorrainedearden.bsky.social on her appointment as a Fellow of @britishacademy.bsky.social. She joins a body of over 1,800 leading minds recognised for their contribution to the humanities and social sciences. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju...

We're now halfway through our bicentennial year 💜 #UCL200 From lighting up London, to setting a new world record, we're looking back at some of our favourite moments: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/jul/ucl200-story-so-far

Blanket bans on smartphones in schools undermine students’ trust without addressing core digital issues, like harmful online content, cyberbullying and addictive platform design. Students perceived these bans as "punitive rather than supportive", finds a new UCL report. bit.ly/4hezQb0

School smartphone bans are overly simplistic and not supported by young people

Outright smartphone bans in schools are likely to be ineffective and undermine students’ trust without addressing core issues like harmful online content, cyberbullying and addictive platform design, ...

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Are you thinking about a Master's at IOE? Our students share their ✨ top tips ✨ for applying to study at UCL. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DN7JlGJCH4s

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A balancing act: While studying for a Master's at UCL, Snehal juggled her roles as course rep, student ambassador and residence adviser. She shares her top tips for surviving and thriving during your studies – whether you're a returning student, or preparing for your first year. bit.ly/4w2sV8Y

What does it mean to teach in fully-inclusive classrooms? Katherine and Joanna discuss working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders. They explain why collaborating with – and listening to – parents and caregivers can better support these children. Listen on The Staffroom: bit.ly/4vuUBna

Life in the classroom and beyond: What's it like to study at IOE? From a strong sense of community, to supportive academics and an energetic hub of learning at the heart of London, here's what our students loved about studying here. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jcAtBq1AA2k

why study at the UCL Institute of Education?

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Nathan @yo_bro_bread rounds up the best facilities surrounding the UCL East campus - green spaces to buzzing social spots, there's plenty to explore and be inspired by. 📍Want to make this the backdrop to your studies? Find out about our Media BA https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8Zcd_kpcqnA

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From using origami to foster intergenerational connection between UCL students and the local community, to ensuring all children have access to a good education 📚🍎 Meet IOE students Blessa and Homayra, community builders who are enriching cultures of openness, inclusivity, and care. bit.ly/4w4nypS

We are really sorry to let you know that UCL Open Days on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June 2026 have been cancelled. Please do not travel to campus for these events. For the latest updates, please visit: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/open-days/undergraduate-open-days

Starting soon... hear Victoria Showunmi explore what it means to keep moving when the usual routes to progress fall away at tonight's #IOELectures Follow our live coverage on Instagram stories: https://www.instagram.com/ioelondon/

If you're looking for somewhere in London to rest and cool off on hot days, here's a map from @london.gov.uk listing venues and spaces to help you beat the heat: https://apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces/ 🪭🚰💨

"It takes a village." From family members to supervisors and mentors, Gideon Sappor reflects on the people and experiences that shaped his academic path. He tells us about his dream to build libraries across Ghana, and why education is the passport to opportunity: https://bit.ly/44bsQUw

💧 FYI: This one's down the road from us at Tavistock Square 💧

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At the risk of igniting a public debate about the design… we prepared for days like this. There are now more than 100 water fountains all over the city, and 4,000 water refill points. Fill up. Stay hydrated.

Do we have the data we need to make sense of education? Join this webinar on 30 June to hear how the education system could make better use of the data it collects, and how to fill the gaps that existing data leave. www.ucl.ac.uk/education-re...

Do we have the data we need to make sense of education?

Quantitative data play a large part in how many education systems run. From policymakers’ points of view they are integral to how they judge whether the desired pupil attainment outcomes are being met...

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Public transport, unpredictable weather, and a different way of speaking English? Our American students share what shocked them when they first moved to London 🧳🌎 www.youtube.com/shorts/uJK8W...

culture shocks in a new city: Americans in London

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TCRU’s @drkatiegaddini.bsky.social joins this UCL panel exploring politics, religion and public life. The discussion connects closely with Katie’s new book, Esther’s Army, on gender, religion and political power in the US. @sriucl.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social

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Disagreeing Well brings together perspectives to explore one of the most contested questions shaping contemporary public life: Is politics corrupting religion? On 2 July, the Bloomsbury Theatre will host a panel of experts to explore this question! Book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4u82xJG

Davies et al.’s (2024) systematic review of autistic identity found that pride and solidarity in being autistic are linked to better mental health. So #AutisticPrideDay rocks

Autistic identity: A systematic review of quantitative research

A positive Autistic identity has a part in wellbeing. This systematic review of 20 papers explores this. It shows that support and autism acceptance from family and friends contribute to a more pos…

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🏆 UCL has risen to joint eighth place in the QS World University Rankings #QSWUR This marks UCL’s 15th consecutive year in the world’s top 10, reflecting the strength of our community, our pioneering research and the impact of our global partnerships. 🔗 Learn more about our ranking: bit.ly/4vlW4w2

📣 Have you heard? Thanks to incredible minds from every corner of the globe, from curious first-years to Nobel prize-winning researchers, we’re now joint #8 in the QS World University Rankings. We are University College London. And here, it can happen. #QSWUR 🔗: https://bit.ly/4vlW4w2

On #ThankATeacherDay we're celebrating the passion and hard work educators bring to classrooms everywhere. How do they develop their practice, and what challenges do they face? 🍎📚 Dive into the realities of classroom life on The Staffroom podcast: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/about-io...

"This journey has been more than training; it has been transformation." From hands-on placement experiences, to mentorship and leadership development, Adeola shares how her teacher training journey has shaped her classroom practice: bit.ly/4fNTLNl

Congratulations to two IOE academics – Professor Rose Luckin CBE, and Visiting Professor Stephen Munby – who have been recognised for their services to education in the King’s annual Birthday Honours. Read more: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ju... @uclnews.bsky.social

UCL staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Congratulations to members of UCL’s community who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to education, Huntington’s disease, children's oral health and...

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