Aileen Kennedy
@profaileenk.bsky.social
Professor of Teacher Education & Joint Director of the Centre for Transformative Change in Schools (CenTCS), University of Glasgow. Activist teaching | transformative learning | teacher education for social justice.
We’re delighted to share our Annual Summary for 2025-26 which provides an overview of #CenTCS activities and achievements this past session. @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @profaileenk.bsky.social @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
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We're delighted to invite you to the final seminar in our 2025-26 series, with #CenTCS Fellow Francisco Valdera-Gil: "Transformative learning and teaching in the #Languages classrooms in #Scotland" Thurs 4 June | 15:30-16:30 | Room 230 | St Andrew's Building www.linkedin.com/posts/centcs...
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#CenTCS #Seminar #Series We're delighted to invite you to the final seminar in our 2025-26 series, presented by #CenTCS Fellow Francisco Valdera-Gil: "Transformative learning and teaching in the #Lan...
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I’m really looking forward to this too, and honoured to be doing a keynote😊 Loving the groundswell of energy growing up round about it!
Alison Mitchell@alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 4mo agoExcited to be attending the Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly at @dcuioe.bsky.social in June! #ProfessionalLearning #Research #Practice #SLS @centcs.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/school...
The energy around the Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly is already beginning to build. DCU in Dublin is the place to be on 5/6 June. But if you can’t be there sign up as a supporter and be kept informed of all developments being planned. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Professional Learning Research and Practice Assembly@plassembly.bsky.social · 4mo agoThere's a unique energy in a room full of people in your field. Kathleen Foley and Siobhan Weekes discuss why academic events are key for emerging researchers in professional learning;not just for the theory, but for finding your tribe and seeing your work through a new lens. tinyurl.com/4w5vd9v7
Out of the ashes … there is always the possibility of hope and renewal. A new space to connect research and practice in professional learning. Not just learning for work, but about work - and indeed, against work. Be part of something exciting and radical sites.google.com/dcu.ie/profe...
5th & 6th June 2026
Venue: Dublin City University Institute of Education, St. Patrick's Campus, Drumcondra, Dublin, D09 YT18, Ireland Date: Friday 5th June & Saturday 6th June 2026
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Just published our new report from the SCEL Legacy Fund/GTCS‑funded project Using insight from teachers’ stories of Professional Update to enhance policy and practice. 📄 Full report: eprints.gla.ac.uk/370536/1/370... #TeachersStories #ProfessionalUpdate @centcs.bsky.social @gtcscotland.bsky.social
There’s still time to register for what promises to be a stimulating and timely #CenTCS seminar with Professor Tyrone Howard.
CenTCS@centcs.bsky.social · 6mo agoOur next online seminar, presented by #CenTCS international affiliate Tyrone Howard (UCLA). Equity Now. Preparing Educators During Turbulent Times Thursday 5th February 2026 16:00-17:00 (UK Time) Online forms.office.com/pages/respon... www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...
Do not miss the Feb 5 webinar hosted by @centcs.bsky.social. Join Professor Tyrone Howard for his talk - Equity Now. Preparing Educators During Turbulent Times. Registration lnkd.in/eyBmVmum More details lnkd.in/eftWKzeY
"During a full council meeting, elected members agreed that Glasgow’s multi-lingualism is a gift not a threat and is one of the city’s greatest strengths and that the comments made were a “toxic disgrace" news.stv.tv/west-central...
'Leave our children alone': Councillors blast 'racist' Farage comments
The Reform UK leader previously claimed multi-lingualism in Glaswegian schools was 'cultural smashing'.
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Fantastic @centcs.bsky.social seminar from Vic Rawlings @sydney.edu.au Fascinating insights into sensitive issues around co-researching. Lots to think about and learn from.
CenTCS@centcs.bsky.social · 8mo agoThank you Victoria Rawlings for an excellent, engaging seminar: “Transforming school cultures of gender and sexuality, through co-research with teachers, students and leaders” @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social @profaileenk.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...
We look forward to the next #CenTCS Seminar: Thurs 4 Dec, 10.30 -11.30 St Andrews Building Room 334 #DrVictoriaRawlings Transforming school cultures of gender and sexuality through co-research with teachers, students, and leaders. @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...
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#CenTCS Seminar Series: 4th December 2025. We are delighted to welcome Victoria Rawlings, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney to lead a seminar on: ...
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We are looking forward to attending #SERA2025 with significant representation in presentations from our #CenTCS #Fellows and #Associates @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @drlaurenboath.bsky.social @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social @markpeart.bsky.social @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social @profaileenk.bsky.social
See the link to our fabulous #CenTCS Seminar Series here: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social @profaileenk.bsky.social @margery25.bsky.social @angelajaap.bsky.social @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social
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📣 The recording of Professor Drew Miller's #QualityTeaching seminar is now available on our website: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... This presentation explores how targeted, evidence-based strategies can drive meaningful change, and the challenges of scaling such success. @profaileenk.bsky.social
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Thank you Dr Tom Cowhitt for sharing your fascinating research this afternoon on scaling teacher innovation. 👏🏻👏🏻 Looking forward to further discussions with CenTCS! @centcs.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @profaileenk.bsky.social @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social @alisonmitchell.bsky.social
#CenTCS #SeminarSeries We're delighted to invite you to our next seminar with Dr Thomas Cowhitt. ** Innovation Infrastructure: how practitioners are scaling their own school improvement programmes and products by repurposing professional learning networks ** www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...
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#CenTCS #SeminarSeries We're delighted to invite you to our next in-person seminar presented by #CenTCS Fellow, Dr Thomas Cowhitt. ** Innovation Infrastructure: how practitioners are scaling their...
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The #CentreforTeachingExcellence Research & Evaluation Team has published its report on the Centre's initial engagement phase. Read more about teachers' and stakeholders' priorities for research-informed professional learning: www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...
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So interesting to hear how Sweden is trying to enhance partnerships that focus on practice-based research in schools. Looking forward to more collaboration and the opportunity for comparative study 🏴 🇸🇪
CenTCS@centcs.bsky.social · 10mo ago#CenTCS Joint Director, @profaileenk.bsky.social, enjoyed a warm Swedish welcome when she presented at the Swedish Educational Research Association conference this week. The conference theme was 'Collaboration, Partnership, and Practice-Based Research in Education' - much to learn from each other!
Yesterday was @unesco.org World Teachers' Day, a chance to recognise the 'transformative potential of collaboration'. Happy (belated) World Teachers' Day to teachers across the globe, from all of us at #CenTCS🎉 www.unesco.org/en/days/teac...
We're delighted that the second seminar of our series, will be presented by #CenTCS international affiliate, Dr Drew Miller, Deputy Director of the Teachers and Teaching Research Centre (University of Newcastle, Australia) on Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 9am. www.linkedin.com/posts/univer...
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#CenTCS #SeminarSeries 2025-26: Seminar Two We're delighted that the second seminar (and first online seminar) of our series, will be presented by #CenTCS international affiliate, Dr Drew Miller, htt...
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This was a fantastic start to our inaugural #CenTCS seminar series! Thanks to Joint Director @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social for the incredible insights derived from researching and living in different countries, cultures, spaces and places.
CenTCS@centcs.bsky.social · 11mo agoWelcome to our #CenTCS seminar series! Our joint director @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social leads the first seminar: “Rethinking Research for Transformative Change: From Big Questions to Bold Futures” Thank you to all colleagues @uofgsocsci.bsky.social and beyond who engaged in the seminar.
A fabulous whole centre #CenTCS meeting this afternoon where we revisited collaborative actions, Key 15 grant writing, and our research priorities derived from #NominalGroupTechnique Exciting times ahead, guided by our research compass! @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social @profaileenk.bsky.social
Congratulations to our wonderful #CenTCS colleague @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social on this very well-deserved recognition of her tireless anti-racist education work. We’re so proud of you 😊 @s4mee.bsky.social @uofgeducation.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
CenTCS@centcs.bsky.social · 11mo ago📣 Congratulations to #CenTCS #Fellow @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social on winning the award for “Outstanding Contribution to Anti-Racist Practice in Classroom” last night at #SAMEEAwards2025 @s4mee.bsky.social @profaileenk.bsky.social @cbocomms.bsky.social @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social #AntiRacist
Great two days with members of the #CenTCS team. We’ve got some exciting project streams in planning. More on our @centcs.bsky.social website soon….
CenTCS@centcs.bsky.social · 12mo agoFabulous session with our #CenTCS directors, using Nominal Group Technique (NGT) to conceptualise and decide on our research project workstreams. @profaileenk.bsky.social @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
We’re excited to announce our inaugural #CenTCS seminar series. All welcome - some will be held in person and some online. Check out our website for details and dates 👇
CenTCS@centcs.bsky.social · 12mo ago📣 #CenTCS #Seminar #Series 2025 -2026 CenTCS invites you to join the 2025-26 seminar series, where we will explore bold ideas, critical questions, and collaborative possibilities for educational transformation, through nine seminars led by #Fellows & #Affiliates www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Well done, my fabulous #CenTCS colleagues! Looking forward to reading these chapters from two of @uofgsocsci.bsky.social’s experts on school leadership👏 @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social
Alison Mitchell@alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 12mo ago📣 This just arrived at my office! I wrote chapter 10 and @julie67.bsky.social wrote chapter 13! Thank you, as always to the fabulous critical friends @uofgheadship.bsky.social and @bernimoreno.bsky.social who provide incisive and constructive feedback along the way! link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Congratulations to #CenTCS Fellow @markpeart.bsky.social on the publication of the report: Pre-service and in-service teachers’ educational use of technology in Primary and Secondary Schools across Glasgow City Council @edisglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social eprints.gla.ac.uk/361694/
Congratulations to #CenTCS Fellow @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social and Associate @julie67.bsky.social who both have chapters in this book! @uofgheadship.bsky.social
Future of Headship@uofgheadship.bsky.social · last yr.📣 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 Edited by Peng Liu & David Gurr. Published on 5th August 2025. @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social @bernimoreno.bsky.social link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
