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School of Education, University of Bristol
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This is the official account for the School of Education at the University of Bristol.

We are a world-class school for education, research and teaching.

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Check out this wonderful new podcast episode from School of Education, University of Bristol's @drlucykelly.bsky.social focusing on diary-keeping, wellbeing and perfectionism for Academic Coaching for Parents: shorturl.at/5jDpT
June 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations to Dr Lorna Smith on the publication of her new edited book, Secondary English for Generation Alpha! 👏

The authors suggest that the subject of English can provide Gen Alpha with the key skills to navigate an ever-changing world 🌍

Order your copy! ⬇️
www.routledge.com/Secondary-En...
June 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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📣Calling secondary school #teachers & #EdTech companies! We are thrilled to be collaborating with
@soebristol.bsky.social for this workshop on designing and using EdTech for equity! Please share widely and hope to see you there! #EdTechEquity #UKEdu #UKedchat
June 17, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Are you a school sustainability leader or governor? 🌱

@bristoluni.bsky.social, @metoffice.gov.uk and the Cabot Institute for the Environment invites you to find out how to embed sustainability in schools at their upcoming event! 🌍

📅 Monday 7th July
🕒 9:00 - 16:00
📍 School of Geographical Sciences
June 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Dr Sarah McLaughlin recently lead a hands-on workshop with students, educators and researchers to show them the potential Play-Doh has in allowing us to conduct qualitative research 💡

Read more ⬇️
schoolofeducation.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/06/06/u...

#Education #Research
Using Play-Doh as a creative research method – a hands-on workshop
By Dr Sarah McLaughlin, University of Bristol Recently, I had the pleasure of facilitating a hands-on workshop titled “Using Play-Doh as a Creative Research Method” for an audience of d…
schoolofeducation.blogs.bristol.ac.uk
June 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Sign up for our free events in June! 📢

🗣️ Educator Language Ideologies About Language Separation in a Dual Language Program
💭 Two Philosophical Perspectives on Higher Education
📚 Book Launch: Can Higher Education be decolonised?

Secure your tickets ⬇️
www.bristol.ac.uk/education/ev...
June 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
How can early years educators use research in their practice? 💭

In Dr Frances Giampapa's feature for @nurseryworld.bsky.social‬, she shares the benefits of her Researchful Practice Toolkit and how it helps educators conduct research.

Read more ⬇️
www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/prac...

#Education
Research: How a new toolkit can help practitioners develop their own small-scale projects - Nursery World
How can early years educators use their own research in their practice? Frances Giampapa has developed a ‘Researchful Practice Toolkit’
www.nurseryworld.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Earlier this year, our Psychology in Education courses were re-accredited by The British Psychological Society! 🎉

We were commended on our active implementation of the personal tutor system and our proactive approach to celebrating diversity 🤝

Find out more ⬇️
www.bristol.ac.uk/education/ne...
University of Bristol’s Psychology in Education undergraduate and postgraduate programmes receive British Psychological Society reaccreditation
The prestigious accreditation is recognised by employers and means that all graduates are entitled to Graduate Chartered Membership of the BPS, as well as becoming eligible to apply for BPS-accredited...
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May 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
When is the right age to give your child access to a mobile phone? 📱

Professor Paul Howard-Jones joined the BBC Radio Ulster team yesterday afternoon to weigh in on this hot topic 🤔

Listen to find out more ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#Education #Research #Technology
Talkback - 27/05/2025 - BBC Sounds
William Crawley debates challenging issues and talks to the people making the headlines.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Calling all teachers and education technology developers! 📢

The University of Bristol and the University of Oxford are hosting a free, interactive workshop to reflect on the design and use of EdTech in secondary schools on Friday 4th July, 10am-3pm at the Bristol Digital Futures Institute.
May 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Professor Paul Howard-Jones recently hit our local airwaves by joining the BBC Radio Wiltshire team 📻

He answered the question on many parents' minds - should children be banned from using technology such as mobile phones?

See what he advised ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...

#Education #Research
TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube - Parents and teachers' warning amid 'upsetting' posts
Teenagers have described their distressing online experiences, as parents and teachers speak out.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Should generative AI be used in 2029 Research Excellence Framework (REF) submissions? 🤖

Every year, the research output of universities across the UK are evaluated by the REF to determine each institution's allocated government funding.

But what happens when AI is used to produce research?
May 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Power Education, based at the University of Bristol's Barton Hill Micro-campus, recently celebrated a huge milestone! 🎉

Secondary school students who regularly attend Power Education's weekend tutoring sessions undertook a work experience visit to the Temple Enterprise Quarter Campus (TQEC).

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May 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Considering a career in Psychology after graduation? Join our new careers event! 🎓

🧠 Navigating Psychology and Education as an International Graduate
📅 Thursday 22nd May
🕒 1:00-2:00pm (BST)

Meet international alumni and learn about their roles!

Sign up! ⬇️
mycareer.bristol.ac.uk/leap/event.h...
May 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Could you be our next Cabot Climate Ambassador? 🌱

We're on the lookout for staff and students to undertake training as part of the Department for Education's Climate Ambassador scheme to work with schools in supporting the design, implementation and evaluation of Climate Action Plans.
May 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Melanie, a current MSc Education (Policy and International Development) student with us, is the founder of The MAZI Project - a youth-led charity empowering disadvantaged 16-25 year olds through food 🤝

The mission? To create a city where nutritious and sustainable food is accessible to everyone 🌍
Support young people's mental health through food
To use food as a tool to improve vulnerable young people's mental health, confidence, and access to opportunities and financial independence
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Learning in informal contexts often goes unrecognised. So how can we make invisible learning more visible?

Read Professor Manuel Souto-Otero's latest research impact story to find out how we can better recognise non-formal and informal learning ⬇️
www.bristol.ac.uk/research/imp...

#Education
Making learning visible | Research | University of Bristol
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May 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
We're congratulating third year Psychology in Education student Chelsea for recently seizing the amazing opportunity to share her dissertation findings at the @bpsofficial.bsky.social South West Undergraduate Conference, hosted at the University of Exeter. Congratulations Chelsea! 👏

@exeter.ac.uk
May 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
In his latest interview with the Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC), Professor Leon Tikly, the Centre's new Academic Director, reveals the valuable past experiences he will be drawing on to spearhead PARC's initiatives going forwards.

Read more ⬇️
parc.bristol.ac.uk/2025/04/24/g...

#Education
April 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
How can teaching assistants support autistic learners in their reading? 📚

Dr Philippa Howard, whose research focuses on the language processing differences associated with autism, shares her top five tips for Twinkl Digest.

www.twinkl.co.uk/news/dr-phil...

@twinklresources.bsky.social
www.twinkl.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Unfortunately, our upcoming coffee morning on Monday 28th April, 11am-12pm has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Stay tuned on our socials for updates!
April 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Calling all students! 📢

Find out more about studying a PGCE with us and kickstarting your career in teaching tomorrow!

📆 Friday 11th April 2025
📍Bristol Beacon
🕑10am-2pm

We can't wait to see you there! 👋

Find out more and sign up ⬇️
www.ukcareersfair.com/event/bristo...

#Education #Teaching
April 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Calling our MSc Psychology of Education students! 🎓

Sign up for the 'Making an Impact with your Degree' panel to hear from industry experts about their careers and how your degree can make an impact in the workplace.

Sign up! ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/unive...

@bristoluni.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
There's nothing better than a coffee and a good catch up in the morning! ☕

To all students and staff, join us on Monday 28th April between 11am-12pm in the 4th floor foyer for a drink and a good natter.

It's the perfect way to catch up after the Easter break.

We can't wait to see you there! 👋
April 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Interesting @soebristol.bsky.social event for anyone in Bristol on 7 May: Ubuntu Philosophy, Collaborative Pedagogy & Inclusive Educational Practices by Dr Elvis Imafidon
@soasdevelopment.bsky.social
More details here: www.bristol.ac.uk/education/ev...
Ubuntu Philosophy, Collaborative Philosophy & Inclusive Educational Practices
www.bristol.ac.uk
April 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM