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We Are IOE: world leaders for research and teaching in education, culture, psychology, and social science. We create lasting and evolving change. We are a faculty of University College London (@ucl.ac.uk).

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Here, history happened. UCL was the first UK university to welcome people of all faiths, the first to admit students regardless of social background, and the first to welcome women into higher education alongside men.

Discover more about @ucl.ac.uk's extraordinary heritage ⬇️
University College London at 200: A potted history
The UK's third university, which was founded on 11 February 1826, was the first to admit women.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Today, UCL turns 200. 🎉 For two centuries, our community has opened doors, challenged convention and pushed the boundaries of knowledge across every discipline. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the UCL story, here’s to the next century. ✨

#UCL200 #LoveUCL
February 11, 2026 at 8:04 AM
💜🎂 Happy 200th birthday @ucl.ac.uk!

In 1826, UCL was founded as London’s very first university with a progressive vision: higher education for all, regardless of religion or social background.

Today we mark our Bicentenary and the beginning of a year of celebration! #UCL200
February 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Online banking has an empowering effect – it boosts the financial influence of its users 📱 @yanghu.co.uk @sriucl.bsky.social

Women who bank online are
→ nearly 5x as likely to manage household finances, and
→ about 2x as likely to have the final say in major financial decisions.
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Women who use online banking are more likely hold the purse strings
Women in the UK who use online banking tools are nearly five times as likely to manage their household finances and about twice as likely to have the final say in major financial decisions, compared w...
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February 10, 2026 at 11:44 AM
"Rather than treating subject study and professional learning separately, the programme supports apprentices to deepen their mathematical and pedagogical understanding in classroom settings"

Cosette Crisan reflects on our BSc Teacher Degree Apprenticeship programme
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Why schools should embrace teaching apprenticeships
There’s no quick fix for vacancies, but apprenticeships provide staff who can support pupils from day one
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February 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
One foot in government, one foot in academia.

@drkeriwong.bsky.social reflects on the value of social trust in closing the academia-government gap – it's about "stepping back to listen first".

https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/one-foot-government-one-foot-academia
One foot in government, one foot in academia | BPS
Dr Keri Ka-Yee Wong on why trust is the most valuable currency in bridging the academic-government gap.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:11 PM
📣 Calling leaders from state primary schools: can you help us better understand the impact of offsite PPA on teacher retention?
1️⃣ Are you a leader in a state primary school?
2️⃣ Does your school usually expect teachers to stay onsite during their PPA time?

We're recruiting for an exciting trial exploring the impact of offsite PPA.

Register your interest: https://office.pulse.ly/dt6hj2xmgu

@theeef.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM
It's LGBT+ History Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

This year's theme celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ+ people within science and innovation.

Discover a round-up of events and resources and submit your book recs 👇
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/jan/lgbt-history-month-2026-ucl
LGBT+ History Month 2026 at UCL
February is LGBT+ History Month. This year’s theme is Science and Innovation – read on for a round-up of events, activities and ways to get involved at UCL.
www.ucl.ac.uk
February 3, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Creative partnerships are shaping the future of East London 🌱

In this episode Anne Preston (UCL), Barry Flanagan (Aurora Media), and Gus Casely-Hayford (V&A East) tell us how institutions are building long-term, sustainable relationships with East London’s creative community.
https://bit.ly/4qXCUKO
February 2, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Congratulations to Prof Dame Celia Hoyles
@ioe.bsky.social, Prof ‪Elinor Jones and Prof Helen Wilson
@uclmaps.bsky.social on being elected inaugural Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences, in recognition of their exceptional work in education and for leading in their fields.
UCL professors elected to Academy for the Mathematical Sciences
Three UCL mathematicians have been elected as inaugural Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences (AcadMathSci), joining its very first cohort – and will be formally appointed today at the ...
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January 29, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Good leaders shape school cultures. So how can senior leadership help ECTs thrive in their first years?

Teddy Morgan shares their advice for them on the #IOEPodcast
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2026/jan/messages-senior-leadership-team-staffroom-s06e04
January 30, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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UCL has risen two places to be named third best university in Europe according to the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026. 🥉 This achievement reflects our extensive European partnerships across research, education, and innovation.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3LHcuxz
January 28, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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The future of GSS is in human hands, not AI.
Prof Allison Littlejohn (PVP to DES) argues that as AI reshapes statistical work, statisticians’ identity, agency and values must remain central. Technology should support human judgement, not replace it.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4bfFc2V
January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Today Ruth-Anne Lenga was honoured to be a guest at FCDO's #HMD Event.
Mala Tribich MBE gave a deeply moving account of her experience.
She continues to shine & inspires us all to learn from the Holocaust &remember its victims.
May she continue to do this vital work in good health & strength.
January 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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On this Holocaust Memorial Day @andypearce.bsky.social reflects:

'As the country gathers to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the Centre would like to pay tribute to our survivor community, including Mala Tribich MBE and Eva Clarke BEM, who remain committed to sharing their testimony with us...'

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January 27, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Today we mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

This year’s theme, "Bridging generations", reminds us how important it is to remember and learn from the events of the past and reaffirm our commitment to preventing such atrocities from happening in the future.

www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/ja...
UCL marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2026
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) takes place every year on 27 January. Find out about UCL events marking the day, as well as key resources and further information.
www.ucl.ac.uk
January 27, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Thinking through making 🎭🎨

Discover how practice-based research cultivates new possibilities for art education.

Join our virtual open event for Museums & Galleries in Education MA and Art Education, Culture & Practice MA

🗓️ 5 February | ⏰ 5–6pm GMT
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Art Education, Culture and Practice MA | UCL Institute of Education
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January 26, 2026 at 10:47 AM
“We believe that children and young people’s rights must be respected, and their role as citizens – not citizens-to-be – must be recognised” -@professorliwei.bsky.social

How we’re championing youth voices, decision making, and safeguarding education access: https://uclioe.info/3LJe7L4
#EducationDay
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 AM
IOE academics designed a creative workshop for disabled young people to illuminate what employment means when viewed through the lens of disability.

The session highlighted how creative practice opens space for dialogue, underscoring the value of inclusive research and practice.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Young people care deeply about our planet 🌎🌱

@ucl-cccse.bsky.social professional development supports teachers to integrate climate change and sustainability education (CCSE) into their practice – countering eco-anxiety with agency and inspiring action.
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#EducationDay #UCL200
January 22, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Young people want and need early grounding in political understanding says Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social

When empowered with the tools of Citizenship, young people can take ownership of the issues that matter to them.
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#EducationDay #UCL200
January 21, 2026 at 3:28 PM
This year, #EducationDay centres the power of youth in co-creating education.

As we celebrate #UCL200, we reflect on our rich history of student life. The Generation UCL project – led by Georgina Brewis and Sam Blaxland – celebrates our student community, past and present.

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January 20, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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What if teachers could work from home?

We’re launching a trial to find out whether having the option to complete PPA offsite makes a difference to teacher retention and wellbeing.

Register your interest here: https://office.pulse.ly/9gj6qcjebc

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Impact of offsite Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) on teacher retention
This project evaluates the effects of primary school teachers taking Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time away from the school site on teacher retention, job satisfaction and wellbeing.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:59 AM
This is research with real-world impact 🌎

In these 12 IOE Impact Stories, this is how UCL research is addressing a new generation of complex, interconnected grand challenges.

Explore the #IOEImpactStories x @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social
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January 19, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Interested in finding out about studying at UCL, living in London and more?

Join our information session in @paris.fr and meet with UCL representatives.

🗓️ 2 February 2026 | ⏰ 6-7:30pm
📍 University of London Institute in Paris 11 Rue de Constantine, 75007 Paris

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January 18, 2026 at 1:21 PM