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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
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
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 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
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 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
November 17, 2025 at 3:20 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
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 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
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 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
November 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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
November 4, 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
November 3, 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
October 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
October 22, 2025 at 1:07 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
October 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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
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
October 6, 2025 at 8:01 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
October 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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
October 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Is it Ask a Stupid Question Day already? Created in the 1980s to encourage students to ask more questions in the classroom, Ask a Stupid Question Day aims to encourage the idea that even a stupid question is important

#AskAStupidQuestionDay #CuriosityMatters #EmbraceQuestions
September 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Happy National Teaching Assistants Day! Today is dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions that teaching assistants offer in schools and educational institutions.
To all teaching assistants – Thank you!

www.nationalteachingassistantsday.co.uk

#NationalTeachingAssistantsDay
September 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Happy World School Milk Day! School milk itself has been provided in the UK since the education act of 1906 which encouraged all education authorities to provide free school meals for children.

#WorldSchoolMilkDay #NutritionForAll #HealthyKids #DairyEducation #SchoolWellness
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
International Literacy Day has been celebrated on the 8th of September since 1967 to highlight the critical importance of literacy to all countries and cultures.

Read more here: bit.ly/42mUxcv 📖

#InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyMatters #ReadToSucceed #EmpowerThroughEducation #LifelongLearning
September 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Did you know we are also on LinkedIn? Follow us there!

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May 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Happy International Day of Families from the School of Education! If you want to know more about the work the School of Education is doing to support families, watch our video (in comments below).

#Internationaldayoffamilies
May 15, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Celebrate the International Day of Education with the School of Education at Leeds!

A news article has been posted on the School of Education News, celebrating the achievements and successes from the past year, with anticipation for many more in the coming year.

essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne...
January 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A massive congratulations to everyone from the School of Education who is graduating this week!
December 11, 2024 at 1:35 PM
During the cost of living week, the student opportunities and engagement assistants in the School of Education ran a host of activities. From free gloves and tea, meal packs, and a CV checker drop in session, to pets therapy, jewellery making, knitting, embroidery, and a clothes swap.

#CostOfLiving
December 10, 2024 at 10:29 AM