"Flourishing, functioning democracies must ensure that effective learning about our roles as citizens is embedded throughout education."
Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social reflects on the need for specialist Citizenship teachers, now more than ever.
https://bit.ly/40P9WB6
#IWD: Prof Victoria Showunmi (Vice-Dean of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) invites us to consider how generosity, solidarity, and shared responsibility strengthen not only individuals but entire communities. #WeAreIOE @ucl.ac.uk
We're in it for the long haul.
Coming up on #ResearchForTheRealWorld we're following multiple generations of people through their whole lives – from the 1950s to today.
Our @clscohorts.bsky.social researchers will explain how birth cohort data is driving real-world impact: https://bit.ly/3OTjsAL
Celebrating World Book Day, with a #UCL200 twist 📚💜🏛️
Which ones have you read?
@ucl.ac.uk
📸
1. Wen Li
2. Lucy Pope
3. UCL Special Collections, @profginab.bsky.social
4. Chris Moos
Introducing the Lived Experience of Dyscalculia podcast 🎙️
This series amplifies the voices of adults diagnosed with dyscalculia to:
• raise awareness,
• challenge misconceptions, and
• shape more effective support.
Listen to ep 1: https://bit.ly/3OUvNVa
#DyscalculiaDay @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
Our thoughts are with those affected by current events in the Middle East region.
UCL offers a range of specialist support and advice. Find out more and access support:
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/fe...
Considering a Master’s degree in Social Sciences?
Join our online sessions from 16-19 March and discover how research and critical thinking drive change.
🎓 Engage with leading academics
✏️ Hear from current students
❓ Take part in a live Q&A, with application tips
https://bit.ly/3ZXqE15
Faces of UCL: Celebrating the LGBTQ+ historical visionaries who challenged norms, broke barriers and lived life on their own terms #UCL200
Discover their stories in this short film, ft. IOE's @profginab.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=adQd...
Congratulations! 🙌
Curious about what life at IOE is really like? Hear from those who know it best.
Chat directly with our student ambassadors on Unibuddy. From accommodation tips to the best spots on campus, our students are here to share their honest advice.
https://bit.ly/3MRSWa3
Despite more girls enrolling and completing school, there are still important gender disparities in educational experience.
Our latest blog post explores the importance of robust measurement for understanding gender inequality.
#LSEInequalitiesBlog @ioe.bsky.social
Join us for 28 Days of Sustainability, an exciting month-long festival of sustainability action and learning.
Featuring talks, celebrations, film screenings, activities, and more – including an IOE gardens workshop 🪴🌷
www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable/...
🔊"The special educational needs system absolutely does need a review. We've talked about it being in crisis for some time."
Dr Amelia Roberts @ioe.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social speaks on BBC Breakfast about the highly anticipated #SchoolsWhitePaper and potential reforms to #SEND provision.
Speaking the language of inclusion 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Simon Liu wears many hats at UCL – whether it's helping students navigate the complexities of language learning, or creating safe spaces of community for LGBTQ+ people.
https://bit.ly/4c58FNm
How can shared resources, collaborative mentorship and inclusive infrastructure uplift underrepresented creative entrepreneurs across the Olympic boroughs?
Hear powerful reflections on Olympic legacy and creative equity in the Creative Landscapes podcast: https://share.transistor.fm/s/88886af9
The book also asks: what does the future of student life in London hold?
"If the last 200 years represent any sort of indicator of the future, however, then London will continue to be one of the most dynamic, exciting and challenging places in which to be a student." #UCL200 @ucl.ac.uk
A new book from @profginab.bsky.social and Sam Blaxland is writing higher education students back into the story of London.
They reflect on their research into student life, from material culture to memory sources and oral interviews #UCL200
blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2026/02/...
Ramadan Mubarak to all observing in our UCL community and beyond 🌙✨
For guidance on supporting Muslim students and staff during Ramadan, read on:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/equality-areas/religion-and-belief-equality/ramadan-information-ucl-staff-and-students
Wishing everyone celebrating a very Happy New Year!
#WeAreIOE #UCL200
www.youtube.com/shorts/Aom9-...
"Knowledge transfer across disciplines, sectors & cultures will become increasingly important in problem solving. As such, we must leverage our ability to connect through shared values"
Keri Wong reflects on becoming a knowledge broker at the intersection of government & academia
bit.ly/4ay2I9p
Can synthetic phonics fix the reading crisis? 📚
In this podcast, Dominic Wyse @hhcp-ucl.bsky.social explores the limitations of rigid literacy policies and emphasises the need for more flexible approaches to teaching reading.
open.spotify.com/episode/35VK...
📺"What is now an institution in the top 10 elite list of universities started off as an up-start"
BBC London report on @ucl.ac.uk's 200th anniversary, featuring Prof @profginab.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social and UCL President & Provost, Dr Michael Spence.
this is my super bowl #UCL200
🎂 @ucl.ac.uk
youtube.com/shorts/KW0Gy...
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 ⬇️
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
Celebrations have already begun for UCL200, kicking off with the Education MA's Lunar New Year gathering and hot-pot lunch yesterday 🎉🎊
💜 'There is no university without its students’.
A new book from @profginab.bsky.social and Sam Blaxland, delves into 200 years of student life, placing students at the centre of London’s history.
Download the open-access book: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/202...
Here, 200 years have been shaped by bold ideas, world-changing discoveries and fair access for all. We can’t wait to see what happens next.
Find out how we're marking this special year at the UCL Institute of Education: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/ucl200-ioe
💜🎂 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
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.
bit.ly/3NZkJ90
