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Hello Bluesky! We are the Department of Education at the University of York. We're widely recognised in the UK and beyond as a leading department in the field of education with a national and international reputation for the excellence of our degree programmes, research and curriculum developments.
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Delighted to have a paper with @lauralondo1017.bsky.social & Helen Snelson published in @pdiejournal.bsky.social. Especially pleased to bring Helen's work to fruition & grateful to @uoyeducation.bsky.social @ueaeducation.bsky.social @uonsoe.bsky.social #historyteacher #mentors for their collboration
October 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Join us on 22 October at 5pm in York Student Cinema (P/X/001) for a film screening of Lovely Garbage Band (2025) followed by a discussion with film director Min-Weekraya Vichayapreasertkul and then refreshments!

Tickets are free on EventBrite
Film screening and discussion, Lovely Garbage Band (2025)
Children in Northern Thailand turn waste into music—discover how creativity, culture, and nature come together in this special film
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October 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Join us on 22 October at 5pm in York Student Cinema (P/X/001) for a film screening of Lovely Garbage Band (2025) followed by a discussion with film director Min-Weekraya Vichayapreasertkul and then refreshments!

Tickets are free on EventBrite
Film screening and discussion, Lovely Garbage Band (2025)
Children in Northern Thailand turn waste into music—discover how creativity, culture, and nature come together in this special film
www.eventbrite.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
'Developing theories of change for whole-provider approaches in higher education'. To attend, book the free, in-person main event in Leeds on Wednesday 15th October, and the University of York's session will follow at 15:40 until 16:30.
Booking link: taso.org.uk/event/develo...
Developing a whole-provider approach - TASO
Join us on 15 October for an interactive session on developing theories of change for whole-provider approaches designed to improve equality of opportunity.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
'Developing theories of change for whole-provider approaches in higher education'. To attend, book the free, in-person main event in Leeds on Wednesday 15th October, and the University of York's session will follow at 15:40 until 16:30.
Booking link: taso.org.uk/event/develo...
Developing a whole-provider approach - TASO
Join us on 15 October for an interactive session on developing theories of change for whole-provider approaches designed to improve equality of opportunity.
taso.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Join us on 22 October at 5pm in York Student Cinema (P/X/001) for a film screening of Lovely Garbage Band (2025) followed by a discussion with film director Min-Weekraya Vichayapreasertkul and then refreshments!

Tickets are free on EventBrite www.eventbrite.com/e/film-scree...
Film screening and discussion, Lovely Garbage Band (2025)
Children in Northern Thailand turn waste into music—discover how creativity, culture, and nature come together in this special film
www.eventbrite.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:20 AM
New episode: @annabull.bsky.social joins The Sexual Violence Research podcast to explore rates of #GBV in higher ed settings.
"One of the reasons for this being seemingly so prevalent..is the lack of professional boundaries between staff & students."

Listen bit.ly/4p0WhC8
@thesvri.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Department of Education academic Reva Yunus has written a blog for @igdc.bsky.social about her latest book on 'Labor Class' Children's Schooling in Urban India: A Sociological Account which is available on Amazon or Routledge.

You can read the blog in full here blogs.york.ac.uk/igdc/2025/09...
Book commentary/review. ‘Labour class’ children’s schooling: a sociological account by Reva Yunus. – Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre
blogs.york.ac.uk
September 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Each year, the University provides live graduation coverage online for those who aren't in the room on the day. Education are Ceremony 11 and you can watch it at 1:30pm on the University's YouTube channel www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
July 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Congratulations to everyone graduating today! Don't forget to tag us in your graduation photos @@uoyeducation.bsky.social #teamyorkeducation
July 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our Summer Graduation ceremonies are nearly here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Ahead of the first ceremonies this weekend, the University has gathered together some top tips and advice for anyone who’ll be joining us: www.york.ac.uk/students/stu...
July 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
If you missed Professor Ursula Lanvers' Inaugural Lecture last week, don’t worry, you can watch the whole lecture and the Q&A online on our YouTube channel here: youtu.be/iK5kO2gSku0?...
June 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Join us for an exciting day of PGR speakers from @uoyeducation.bsky.social as well as two keynote speakers who will discuss creative and innovative approaches in education and research in education!

We can’t wait to see people there!

More information here:

sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/e...
June 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
If you missed @umartoseeb.bsky.social Inaugural Lecture as a professor last week, don't worry. You can watch it back on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/ak-e2_GD5eU?...
#specialeducationalneeds
#mentalhealth
The Inaugural Lecture of Professor Umar Toseeb
YouTube video by UoYEducation
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June 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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🔔 Calling all @uoyeducation.bsky.social MA/MSc/EdD/PhD researchers 🔔

Submit an abstract and join us for a great day of sharing, learning and networking!

Bit.ly/educationconference2025 for more information

Details to follow for researchers from any institution who wish to attend but not present.
May 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Join us on Wednesday 4 June at 5pm when Professor @ursulalan.bsky.social will be giving her inaugural lecture on "Language learning in the age of Global English: linking two WHY questions"

Register for your free ticket here: bit.ly/4kj1e5X
May 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
📢 Join us on Wednesday 4 June for the Inaugural Lecture of @umartoseeb.bsky.social, titled:
"Why do children and young people with special educational needs have poor mental health?"
🎓 All are welcome
🎟️ Register for your free ticket here: bit.ly/4kj1e5X
#InauguralLecture #UoYEducation #MentalHealth
May 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM
🌟 Know someone who’s gone the extra mile at York?
Nominations for the Excellence Awards 2025 are OPEN!
Let’s shout out the staff who’ve made a real impact this year
🏆 Categories include:
Teacher of the Year
Wellbeing Champion
Behind the Scenes hero
Celebrate excellence: yorksu.org/awards/excellence
May 9, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Great energy at Tuesday’s #LanguageEducationCafe! 🎉 Our amazing TESOL students ran a fun quiz 🧠 and gave a fab presentation on their teaching insights. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! 👏☕ #TESOL #LanguageLearning #UOY #StudentLed
May 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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It was brilliant to have @drmarkcarrigan.bsky.social speak at @uoyeducation.bsky.social to the Centre for Education and Social Justice yesterday about his work on Generative AI for Academics, bringing a critical sociological take. Great discussion and great pub afterwards, just like in the old days.
April 24, 2025 at 7:49 AM
📚🌍 You're Invited!
Join us in celebrating the digital launch of an exciting new publication:
Engaging with Environmental Education through the Language Arts
📖 Edited by Nicholas McGuinn and Amanda Naylor

🗓️ Date: Friday 25 April
🕓 Time: 2pm
📍 Location: Online
🔗 york-ac-uk.zoom.us/s/9672376213...
April 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
📣 23 April @4pm in SLB/004 join us and Mark Carrigan @drmarkcarrigan.bsky.social for a talk about his most recent book, Generative AI for Academics.

For more information email @annabull.bsky.social anna.bull@york.ac.uk
April 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
📣Call for Abstract and Registration Decolonising the teaching of English: spotlight on Ukraine 1 day workshop at the University of York 8 May. Information about submitting Abstracts can be found at this site as well.

Registration is free, please register here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/decolonisi...
Decolonising English teaching in Post Soviet contexts: spotlight on Ukraine
This 1 day workshop at York discusses challenges, opportunities and practices of Decolonising language policy in Post Soviet contexts.
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March 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We are now advertising one departmental PhD scholarship for home PGRs (only), October 2025 entry. The deadline for applying (not interview) is 22nd April.

Details can be found here www.york.ac.uk/education/po...
Scholarships / Funding - Education, University of York
Scholarships for postgraduate study in the Department of Education
www.york.ac.uk
March 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
📣 Call for Abstract and Registration for Decolonising the teaching of English: spotlight on Ukraine, a one day workshop at the University of York on 8 May 2025

You can register and find information about submitting abstracts here tinyurl.com/32y5bw7a

Registration is free but please register
Decolonising English teaching in Post Soviet contexts: spotlight on Ukraine
This 1 day workshop at York discusses challenges, opportunities and practices of Decolonising English teaching in Post Soviet contexts.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM