Education at the University of Leeds
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Teaching and research excellence in Education at the University of Leeds. Ranked 1st in the UK for childhood and youth studies by The Complete University Guide, 2025
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Grab your coat, it’s Global Outdoor Learning Day! Where will your learning take you?
Find out from the Institute for Outdoor Learning how you can celebrate the power of the outdoors on education and personal development here: www.outdoor-learning.org
#GlobalOutdoorLearningDay #OutdoorEducation
Find out from the Institute for Outdoor Learning how you can celebrate the power of the outdoors on education and personal development here: www.outdoor-learning.org
#GlobalOutdoorLearningDay #OutdoorEducation
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Grab your coat, it’s Global Outdoor Learning Day! Where will your learning take you?
Find out from the Institute for Outdoor Learning how you can celebrate the power of the outdoors on education and personal development here: www.outdoor-learning.org
#GlobalOutdoorLearningDay #OutdoorEducation
Find out from the Institute for Outdoor Learning how you can celebrate the power of the outdoors on education and personal development here: www.outdoor-learning.org
#GlobalOutdoorLearningDay #OutdoorEducation
It’s World Children’s Day! This annual celebration of childhood presents an opportunity to advocate, promote and celebrate children's rights worldwide to help build a better world for children.
#WorldChildrensDay #ChildrensRights #FutureGenerations #EmpowerChildren #GlobalYouth
#WorldChildrensDay #ChildrensRights #FutureGenerations #EmpowerChildren #GlobalYouth
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It’s World Children’s Day! This annual celebration of childhood presents an opportunity to advocate, promote and celebrate children's rights worldwide to help build a better world for children.
#WorldChildrensDay #ChildrensRights #FutureGenerations #EmpowerChildren #GlobalYouth
#WorldChildrensDay #ChildrensRights #FutureGenerations #EmpowerChildren #GlobalYouth
It's Carers Rights Day, a day to recognise carers across the UK and raise awareness of the rights and support they're entitled to
If you are an unpaid carer who is currently studying or looking to study check out this page from UCAS on additional support you may be entitled to tinyurl.com/amrjjehz
If you are an unpaid carer who is currently studying or looking to study check out this page from UCAS on additional support you may be entitled to tinyurl.com/amrjjehz
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It's Carers Rights Day, a day to recognise carers across the UK and raise awareness of the rights and support they're entitled to
If you are an unpaid carer who is currently studying or looking to study check out this page from UCAS on additional support you may be entitled to tinyurl.com/amrjjehz
If you are an unpaid carer who is currently studying or looking to study check out this page from UCAS on additional support you may be entitled to tinyurl.com/amrjjehz
Dr Laura Grassick and Professor Judith Hanks, have worked alongside Professor Hoa Nguyen (University of New South Wales), Dr Lan Anh Tran (Vietnam National University), and Dr Nga Ngo (Tay Bac University) to empower English Language teachers in Vietnam
Read more here:
Read more here:
English language teachers developing culturally responsive pedagogies in Vietnam | Centre for Language and Education Research
Globally, there is an increasing recognition of systemic inequalities which deprive minority groups and indigenous people of quality education due to cultural, linguistic, and financial barriers…
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November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Dr Laura Grassick and Professor Judith Hanks, have worked alongside Professor Hoa Nguyen (University of New South Wales), Dr Lan Anh Tran (Vietnam National University), and Dr Nga Ngo (Tay Bac University) to empower English Language teachers in Vietnam
Read more here:
Read more here:
New policy brief from Dr Erin Dysart and Professor Louise Tracey aims to address how local authorities can assess the needs within their communities to strategically invest Government funding.
Read more here: essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne...
#PolicyBrief #EarlyYears #SchoolFunding
Read more here: essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne...
#PolicyBrief #EarlyYears #SchoolFunding
New policy brief aims to provide direction on local authority Early Years spending
New policy brief from Dr Erin Dysart and Professor Louise Tracey aims to address how local authorities can assess the needs within their communities to strategically invest Government funding.
essl.leeds.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
New policy brief from Dr Erin Dysart and Professor Louise Tracey aims to address how local authorities can assess the needs within their communities to strategically invest Government funding.
Read more here: essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne...
#PolicyBrief #EarlyYears #SchoolFunding
Read more here: essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne...
#PolicyBrief #EarlyYears #SchoolFunding
Happy Geography Awareness Week! Raising awareness of the role that geography plays and of everyone's relationship with the environment.
See some of the environmental work carried out within the School of Education here voicesoftherainforest.leeds.ac.uk/blog
#GeographyAwarenessWeek #MapYourFuture
See some of the environmental work carried out within the School of Education here voicesoftherainforest.leeds.ac.uk/blog
#GeographyAwarenessWeek #MapYourFuture
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Happy Geography Awareness Week! Raising awareness of the role that geography plays and of everyone's relationship with the environment.
See some of the environmental work carried out within the School of Education here voicesoftherainforest.leeds.ac.uk/blog
#GeographyAwarenessWeek #MapYourFuture
See some of the environmental work carried out within the School of Education here voicesoftherainforest.leeds.ac.uk/blog
#GeographyAwarenessWeek #MapYourFuture
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We are delighted to announce the formation of The Ecological Law and Justice Group. The Group provides a focal point for the School's outstanding research and teaching in areas related to the environment.
For more about their ambitions, experts, and how to get involved 👇
tinyurl.com/bdhkh7av
For more about their ambitions, experts, and how to get involved 👇
tinyurl.com/bdhkh7av
November 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
We are delighted to announce the formation of The Ecological Law and Justice Group. The Group provides a focal point for the School's outstanding research and teaching in areas related to the environment.
For more about their ambitions, experts, and how to get involved 👇
tinyurl.com/bdhkh7av
For more about their ambitions, experts, and how to get involved 👇
tinyurl.com/bdhkh7av
Reflecting on the celebrations held for the 20th anniversary of our partnership with Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, this article looks at how this relationship came into fruition, and how it has evolved over the years.
essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne...
#Partnership #LanguageEducation
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#Partnership #LanguageEducation
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Reflecting on the celebrations held for the 20th anniversary of our partnership with Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, this article looks at how this relationship came into fruition, and how it has evolved over the years.
essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne...
#Partnership #LanguageEducation
essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne...
#Partnership #LanguageEducation
Postgraduate Researcher Silvia Ikomi, from the School of Education, alongside Oxfordshire County Council has launched Adultification Aware, a campaign bringing light to the issue of adultification faced by so many.
Read more about the campaign and the issue of adultification here: bit.ly/4r0gYPC
Read more about the campaign and the issue of adultification here: bit.ly/4r0gYPC
Postgraduate student campaigns for adultification awareness
Postgraduate student Sylvia Ikomi, alongside Oxfordshire County Council, has launched Adultification Aware, a campaign bringing light to the issue of adultification faced by so many.
essl.leeds.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Postgraduate Researcher Silvia Ikomi, from the School of Education, alongside Oxfordshire County Council has launched Adultification Aware, a campaign bringing light to the issue of adultification faced by so many.
Read more about the campaign and the issue of adultification here: bit.ly/4r0gYPC
Read more about the campaign and the issue of adultification here: bit.ly/4r0gYPC
New policy brief by Dr Syafiq Mat Noor accents new findings from Voices of the Rainforest and the need to merge indigenous knowledge into climate education
“Why Revitalising Indigenous Knowledge for Climate Change Education Matters: Insights from Voices of the Rainforest”
Read more: bit.ly/4owXq3F
“Why Revitalising Indigenous Knowledge for Climate Change Education Matters: Insights from Voices of the Rainforest”
Read more: bit.ly/4owXq3F
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
New policy brief by Dr Syafiq Mat Noor accents new findings from Voices of the Rainforest and the need to merge indigenous knowledge into climate education
“Why Revitalising Indigenous Knowledge for Climate Change Education Matters: Insights from Voices of the Rainforest”
Read more: bit.ly/4owXq3F
“Why Revitalising Indigenous Knowledge for Climate Change Education Matters: Insights from Voices of the Rainforest”
Read more: bit.ly/4owXq3F
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We are delighted to announce that the third lecture in this year's Inaugural Lecture Series will be given by Prof Alex Nicholson with 'Valuable legal education and aspiring human lawyers: a manifesto'.
📅 4 Dec
⏰ 5-6PM
📍 Liberty Building Moot Court
More info and tickets 👇
tinyurl.com/bdf5zexx
📅 4 Dec
⏰ 5-6PM
📍 Liberty Building Moot Court
More info and tickets 👇
tinyurl.com/bdf5zexx
Select tickets – "Valuable legal education and aspiring human lawyers: a manifesto" - A Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Alex Nicholson – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds
"Valuable legal education and aspiring human lawyers: a manifesto" - A Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Alex Nicholson – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds, Thu 4 Dec 2025 ...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We are delighted to announce that the third lecture in this year's Inaugural Lecture Series will be given by Prof Alex Nicholson with 'Valuable legal education and aspiring human lawyers: a manifesto'.
📅 4 Dec
⏰ 5-6PM
📍 Liberty Building Moot Court
More info and tickets 👇
tinyurl.com/bdf5zexx
📅 4 Dec
⏰ 5-6PM
📍 Liberty Building Moot Court
More info and tickets 👇
tinyurl.com/bdf5zexx
Professor Chrissi Nerantzi delivered the 10th Faculty of Social Sciences Inaugural Lecture.
Titled 'In the Uncomfort Zone', the lecture discussed the teaching and learning possibilities for educators and students of embracing one’s personal “uncomfort zones”.
Read about it here: bit.ly/3JPy5mk
Titled 'In the Uncomfort Zone', the lecture discussed the teaching and learning possibilities for educators and students of embracing one’s personal “uncomfort zones”.
Read about it here: bit.ly/3JPy5mk
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Professor Chrissi Nerantzi delivered the 10th Faculty of Social Sciences Inaugural Lecture.
Titled 'In the Uncomfort Zone', the lecture discussed the teaching and learning possibilities for educators and students of embracing one’s personal “uncomfort zones”.
Read about it here: bit.ly/3JPy5mk
Titled 'In the Uncomfort Zone', the lecture discussed the teaching and learning possibilities for educators and students of embracing one’s personal “uncomfort zones”.
Read about it here: bit.ly/3JPy5mk
Today is Purple Tuesday, a day dedicated to improving the customer experience for disabled people and their families by raising awareness and encouraging businesses to become more accessible and inclusive.
Find out more here: www.purpletuesday.co
#PurpleTuesday #DiversityAndInclusion #Empowerment
Find out more here: www.purpletuesday.co
#PurpleTuesday #DiversityAndInclusion #Empowerment
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Today is Purple Tuesday, a day dedicated to improving the customer experience for disabled people and their families by raising awareness and encouraging businesses to become more accessible and inclusive.
Find out more here: www.purpletuesday.co
#PurpleTuesday #DiversityAndInclusion #Empowerment
Find out more here: www.purpletuesday.co
#PurpleTuesday #DiversityAndInclusion #Empowerment
Today marks the beginning of Lifelong Learning Week, an annual event promoting the importance of continuous learning and personal development through education, training, or self-directed study.
Find out more here: bit.ly/3J14Bld
#LifelongLearningWeek #SkillBuilding #GrowthMindset
Find out more here: bit.ly/3J14Bld
#LifelongLearningWeek #SkillBuilding #GrowthMindset
November 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Today marks the beginning of Lifelong Learning Week, an annual event promoting the importance of continuous learning and personal development through education, training, or self-directed study.
Find out more here: bit.ly/3J14Bld
#LifelongLearningWeek #SkillBuilding #GrowthMindset
Find out more here: bit.ly/3J14Bld
#LifelongLearningWeek #SkillBuilding #GrowthMindset
Today we’re celebrating National Mentoring Day! This day was first established in 2014 to recognise and celebrate mentoring and those who mentor in all forms.
#NationalMentoringDay #MentorshipMatters #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #ProfessionalGrowth
#NationalMentoringDay #MentorshipMatters #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #ProfessionalGrowth
October 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Today we’re celebrating National Mentoring Day! This day was first established in 2014 to recognise and celebrate mentoring and those who mentor in all forms.
#NationalMentoringDay #MentorshipMatters #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #ProfessionalGrowth
#NationalMentoringDay #MentorshipMatters #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #ProfessionalGrowth
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🎓 Apply now for ESRC White Rose DTP PhD studentships commencing Oct 26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026
Open to UK & international applicants.
Funding includes fees + stipend.
Specialist awards available.
👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM
#Funding #PhD #Studentships
Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026
Open to UK & international applicants.
Funding includes fees + stipend.
Specialist awards available.
👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM
#Funding #PhD #Studentships
October 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM
🎓 Apply now for ESRC White Rose DTP PhD studentships commencing Oct 26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026
Open to UK & international applicants.
Funding includes fees + stipend.
Specialist awards available.
👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM
#Funding #PhD #Studentships
Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026
Open to UK & international applicants.
Funding includes fees + stipend.
Specialist awards available.
👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM
#Funding #PhD #Studentships
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❓ How is the University involved in #COP30? Find out in our webinar!
University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP.
Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...
University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP.
Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...
October 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
❓ How is the University involved in #COP30? Find out in our webinar!
University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP.
Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...
University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP.
Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...
It’s National Bullying Prevention Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging the devastating effects that bullying can have on children and families.
You can find free resources and find out how you can get involved here: bit.ly/4mQEjA3
#NationalBullyingPreventionMonth #SupportEachOther
You can find free resources and find out how you can get involved here: bit.ly/4mQEjA3
#NationalBullyingPreventionMonth #SupportEachOther
October 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It’s National Bullying Prevention Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging the devastating effects that bullying can have on children and families.
You can find free resources and find out how you can get involved here: bit.ly/4mQEjA3
#NationalBullyingPreventionMonth #SupportEachOther
You can find free resources and find out how you can get involved here: bit.ly/4mQEjA3
#NationalBullyingPreventionMonth #SupportEachOther
New article by Dr Thomas Hammond and published in Pedagogical Linguistics calls for bridging theoretical divides in language education research.
Read more here: cler.leeds.ac.uk/news/new-art...
#ResearchPaper #AcademicPublishing #ScholarlyArticles #ResearchCommunity #AcademicSky
Read more here: cler.leeds.ac.uk/news/new-art...
#ResearchPaper #AcademicPublishing #ScholarlyArticles #ResearchCommunity #AcademicSky
New article by Dr Thomas Hammond calls for bridging theoretical divides in language education research | Centre for Language and Education Research
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October 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
New article by Dr Thomas Hammond and published in Pedagogical Linguistics calls for bridging theoretical divides in language education research.
Read more here: cler.leeds.ac.uk/news/new-art...
#ResearchPaper #AcademicPublishing #ScholarlyArticles #ResearchCommunity #AcademicSky
Read more here: cler.leeds.ac.uk/news/new-art...
#ResearchPaper #AcademicPublishing #ScholarlyArticles #ResearchCommunity #AcademicSky
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Want to present at the 2026 Leeds Disability Studies Conference?
✅ Submissions are open for papers that engage with, challenge or provoke the principles & practice of Disability Studies - within or beyond the discipline.
‼️Abstract deadline: 12 Nov.
More info: https://ow.ly/OQ8Q50X5yKR
#CDS26
✅ Submissions are open for papers that engage with, challenge or provoke the principles & practice of Disability Studies - within or beyond the discipline.
‼️Abstract deadline: 12 Nov.
More info: https://ow.ly/OQ8Q50X5yKR
#CDS26
October 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Want to present at the 2026 Leeds Disability Studies Conference?
✅ Submissions are open for papers that engage with, challenge or provoke the principles & practice of Disability Studies - within or beyond the discipline.
‼️Abstract deadline: 12 Nov.
More info: https://ow.ly/OQ8Q50X5yKR
#CDS26
✅ Submissions are open for papers that engage with, challenge or provoke the principles & practice of Disability Studies - within or beyond the discipline.
‼️Abstract deadline: 12 Nov.
More info: https://ow.ly/OQ8Q50X5yKR
#CDS26
It’s Dyslexia Awareness Week, dedicated to raising awareness of dyslexia and to challenge misconceptions. The goal of this week is to work towards a society where dyslexia is understood and accepted.
Find out more here: bit.ly/4gXDVhI
Access free resources from the BBC here: bit.ly/46CMBqo
Find out more here: bit.ly/4gXDVhI
Access free resources from the BBC here: bit.ly/46CMBqo
October 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It’s Dyslexia Awareness Week, dedicated to raising awareness of dyslexia and to challenge misconceptions. The goal of this week is to work towards a society where dyslexia is understood and accepted.
Find out more here: bit.ly/4gXDVhI
Access free resources from the BBC here: bit.ly/46CMBqo
Find out more here: bit.ly/4gXDVhI
Access free resources from the BBC here: bit.ly/46CMBqo
It’s Dyspraxia Awareness Week, providing opportunities for educators, families, medical professionals, and those who have dyspraxia to learn more and share about it.
Find out more here: dyspraxic.me.uk/dyspraxia-aw...
#DyspraxiaAwareness #DyspraxiaSupport #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters
Find out more here: dyspraxic.me.uk/dyspraxia-aw...
#DyspraxiaAwareness #DyspraxiaSupport #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters
October 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It’s Dyspraxia Awareness Week, providing opportunities for educators, families, medical professionals, and those who have dyspraxia to learn more and share about it.
Find out more here: dyspraxic.me.uk/dyspraxia-aw...
#DyspraxiaAwareness #DyspraxiaSupport #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters
Find out more here: dyspraxic.me.uk/dyspraxia-aw...
#DyspraxiaAwareness #DyspraxiaSupport #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters
Today is World Teachers’ Day! An annual event which takes place on the 5th of October every year, the day is dedicated to honouring and appreciating the contributions of educators all across the globe.
To all teachers, thank you!
#NationalTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters
To all teachers, thank you!
#NationalTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters
October 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Today is World Teachers’ Day! An annual event which takes place on the 5th of October every year, the day is dedicated to honouring and appreciating the contributions of educators all across the globe.
To all teachers, thank you!
#NationalTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters
To all teachers, thank you!
#NationalTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters
October is ADHD Awareness Month. This month long campaign aims to raise awareness about ADHD, to educate the public, and to provide support to individuals and families affected by ADHD.
Find out more: www.adhdawarenessmonth.org
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodiversity #ADHD
Find out more: www.adhdawarenessmonth.org
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodiversity #ADHD
October 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
October is ADHD Awareness Month. This month long campaign aims to raise awareness about ADHD, to educate the public, and to provide support to individuals and families affected by ADHD.
Find out more: www.adhdawarenessmonth.org
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodiversity #ADHD
Find out more: www.adhdawarenessmonth.org
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodiversity #ADHD