Have you heard about our new route into teaching for undergraduate students? Our current Secondary Mathematics Teacher Degree Apprenticeship BSc (QTS) students share why they chose this path into teaching, reflecting on the course so far. https://bit.ly/3PIfv28 Find out more: bit.ly/47saW23

“We exist, we have agency, our views on our own lives are to be taken seriously.” #TransDayOfVisibility Johanna Novales reflects on the power of the Trans-inclusivity Seminar Series, which centred trans scholars and was created in an act of allyship and solidarity. blogs.ucl.ac.uk/trans-inclus...

Teachers have a crucial role in shaping AI's impact on education. To empower teachers, policymakers should involve them in AI decision-making, and invest in their professional practice – proposes a position paper led by Mutlu Cukurova for the UNESCO Teacher Task Force. https://bit.ly/3NA5eED

Grants, loans, student discounts: IOE academics dive into the history of student finance 💰📚 "It's clear that many of today's support systems arose out of activism, from student discounts to subsidised canteens to union shops and hardship funds." https://bit.ly/4lVOPag

🍎📚 Thinking about a career in teaching? Join our Teacher Training Open Evening on 23 April. Whether you’re a recent graduate or considering a career change, this is your chance to explore our world-leading programmes and learn about different routes into teaching. Register: https://bit.ly/4lblurW

#1 for Education! @ucl.ac.uk is 1st for the 13th year running in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. Thank you to our dedicated staff, students, alumni and partners for making UCL the best in the world for researching and studying Education. #QSWUR #WeAreIOE

Universities must be at the heart of climate action, and have the responsibility and potential to help shape a just climate future 🌱 Tristan McCowan identifies the potential of community partnerships to drive learning exchange and local change. https://bit.ly/3Ptp5WD

“If owt’s been dunn ‘ere, Miss Punnett’s dunnit” Margaret was Vice-Principal of the London Day Training College (now IOE) for over 30 years. Through her leadership, teaching & pastoral care, she was a powerful force in teacher education, championing women's entry into the profession bit.ly/3NF04XK

Calling all London secondary schools 📣 We're currently looking to partner with more employing schools on our Mathematics and Secondary Mathematics Teacher Degree Apprenticeship BSc.

What does a PhD journey look like when you paint it rather than write it? That's what Louise and Tooba will find out as they chat and paint their way through research, belonging and London. Listen to the 1st episode of The PhD Sketchbook, released monthly on IOE Insights! https://bit.ly/4sj3i2t

School, employment, friendship, shopping, and even splitting the bill: this podcast series explores the lived experiences of adults living with dyscalculia. www.youtube.com/shorts/oHUrk...

What if you could phone the past? Hear 200 years of UCL voices with the Time Telephone – ft. stories from the 1940s to the present day. Spot the Time Telephone, tiny furniture, and artefacts from the 'crown jewels' of social research at the Two Centuries Here exhibition: https://bit.ly/4uwfMFb

Schools must be given the resources to support children with SEND, says Jo Van Herwegen @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social She comments on the government’s plans to overhaul special educational needs provision. Listen from 23:18: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/show/20260223-32753/2026-02-23

“Unbelievably dangerous”: Alex Ruani comments on the dangers of using AI for health advice. “What worries me most is the false sense of security these systems create... If someone is told to wait 48 hours during a crisis, that reassurance could cost them their life.” https://bit.ly/4r8Pmqq

Thinking about teaching? Join us at the UCL Teacher Training Open Evening. 🗓 23 April 2026 | 🕓 4–7pm | 📍 UCL Institute of Education, London Explore teacher training pathways, meet course leaders and get your questions answered. Register: https://bit.ly/4lblurW

Policy & practice on donor conception in the UK have shifted dramatically. How do these changes shape identity, belonging & lived experience? Join us for the TCRU/Coram Annual Lecture with Dr Sophie Zadeh & panellists. Register: bit.ly/47lBG42 #FamilyPolicy #DonorConception @uclpolicylab.bsky.social

"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#ResearchForTheRealWorldresearchers 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#UCL2004. 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...

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

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

💜🎂 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

"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 schoolsweek.co.uk/forget-speed...

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

📣 Calling leaders from state primary schools: can you help us better understand the impact of offsite PPA on teacher retention?

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

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

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.

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

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

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