We are delighted to announce that Frances O’Grady is to deliver the 2026 Alice Bacon Lecture! 📆12th March 2026 🕒18:30 - 19:30 📍Great Hall, University of Leeds This free public lecture is hosted by @cdpleeds.bsky.social Get your ticket here: shorturl.at/IV1Kl Find out more ⬇️ shorturl.at/aO97i

We are delighted to announce that Professor Stuart McAnulla will deliver the fifth lecture in the 2025/26 Faculty of Social Sciences Inaugural Lecture Series Culture Wars UK: Is it Time for Universities to 'Rearm'? Wed 25th Feb, 4-5pm More info & tickets ⬇️ www.tickettailor.com/events/fssev...

Something exciting is emerging from the Community of Research Engaged Schools and the School of Education — a week long programme of research-led topics designed for educators who want to stay ahead. Sign up for updates by emailing 👉 [email protected]

Happy national storytelling week! Celebrating the power that sharing stories holds to teach us about the world. For more information and free resources, follow this link to the national literacy trust: literacytrust.org.uk/resources/na... #StorytellingWeek #InspireThroughStories

Read insights from visiting scholar Yaqi Wou who visited the School of Education from September to December last year to carry out research and engage with creative learning practices with the ICRSC and the #creativeHE community. bit.ly/3LLkqxP #ResearchInnovation #CreativeResearch

Times Higher Education's University World Rankings have now been released for this year and the School of Education has rocketed from last years place in 101-125th up to 84th place worldwide, and 11th across the UK. Take an in depth look at the results here: bit.ly/4a6nY5W #TimesHigherEducation

We’re celebrating Parent’s Mental Health day today, a day to promote awareness of the essential link between parents mental health and the wellbeing of the family as a whole. Find out more about the campaign organisers, @Stem4, and how you can take part here: bit.ly/49R4KC7 #ParentsMentalHealth

Happy International Day of Education from the School of Education here at the University of Leeds This years theme is “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”, Read our reflections here: bit.ly/4qo28RT and bit.ly/49asnEu #DayofEducation #EducationMatters

We are pleased to announce that Prof Ana Manzano will deliver the fourth lecture in the 2025/26 Faculty of Social Sciences Inaugural Lecture Series. Lecture entitled: The Detective Work of Evaluation: Notes from the Field ➡️ More info & tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/fssev...

Professor Chrissi Nerantzi has delivered a create masterclass at The American College of Greece titled 'Designing for Uncomfort Zones: Creativity, Connection, and Co-learning in Higher Education' explored what it means to teach and learn in spaces of uncertainty and rapid change. bit.ly/4p7d5X1

Professor Chrissi Nerantzi gives her reflections on ICODL 2025 where she delivered a Key Note speech on children's use of AI in learning titled ‘What if students are genuinely using GenAI to learn?’. essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne... #Education #EdTech #ArtificialIntelligence

'Don’t Let Artificial Intelligence Raise Our Children'. MA in Digital Education student Maria Pavlopoulou gives her reflections on a recent event which co-delivered in Athens, exploring the experiences of children and parents through the growing influence of AI. essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne...

A new research and scholarship centre at the School of Education, ICRSC (Imaginative Curriculum Research and Scholarship Centre) has held its first information session Find out more here: essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne... #CreativeEducation #ResearchCentre #InnovationInLearning

Today is the Winter Solstice, meaning that today is the shortest day of the year and days will start getting brighter and longer from now until the Summer Solstice on Sunday 21 June 🌞

Social Sciences students have been supporting the Junior Detectives programme – an immersive week where Leeds school pupils investigate a fictional crime, learn about the justice system and explore the real impact of knife crime. Story here: tinyurl.com/47vpbtzk #UniversityofLeeds #KnifeCrimeAware

‘World-Leading’ UK–Germany Research Project Receives Funding to Transform Understanding of Multilingual Deaf Migrant Children essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne... #DeafResearch #Multilingualism #InclusiveCommunication

Faculty of Social Sciences scores strong PRES results! 96% positive in Supervision and 92% in Research Skills Development - we’re committed to building on this and creating an environment where postgraduate researchers can thrive. Thanks to all PGRs who shared! Read more: tinyurl.com/bjv2ymda

Dr Ouhao Chen and Dr Syafiq Mat Noor have visited the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) in Kampala, Uganda where they ran two British Academy writing workshops alongside the NCDC’s early career researchers. Read more here: bit.ly/4oJGyG6

AI is everywhere – but who’s making sure it’s ethical? Launching Sept '26: The new MSc in AI Ethics and Society. Covers real-world challenges. Interdisciplinary learning. Industry collaboration. Shape the future of AI responsibly. 🔗 bit.ly/4oucNJf #AI #Ethics #PG @universityofleeds.bsky.social

The 3rd of December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day is celebrated yearly to spread awareness, and to promote the rights and well-being of all persons with disabilities Find out more from the UN here: www.un.org/en/observanc... #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAwareness

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

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

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

Dr Laura Grassick and Professor Judith Hanks, have worked alongside Professor Hoa Nguyen (University of New South Wales), Dr Lan Anh Tran (Vietnam National University), and Dr Nga Ngo (Tay Bac University) to empower English Language teachers in Vietnam Read more here:

New policy brief from Dr Erin Dysart and Professor Louise Tracey aims to address how local authorities can assess the needs within their communities to strategically invest Government funding. Read more here: essl.leeds.ac.uk/education/ne... #PolicyBrief #EarlyYears #SchoolFunding

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

We are delighted to announce the formation of The Ecological Law and Justice Group. The Group provides a focal point for the School's outstanding research and teaching in areas related to the environment. For more about their ambitions, experts, and how to get involved 👇 tinyurl.com/bdhkh7av

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

Postgraduate Researcher Silvia Ikomi, from the School of Education, alongside Oxfordshire County Council has launched Adultification Aware, a campaign bringing light to the issue of adultification faced by so many. Read more about the campaign and the issue of adultification here: bit.ly/4r0gYPC

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

We are delighted to announce that the third lecture in this year's Inaugural Lecture Series will be given by Prof Alex Nicholson with 'Valuable legal education and aspiring human lawyers: a manifesto'. 📅 4 Dec ⏰ 5-6PM 📍 Liberty Building Moot Court More info and tickets 👇 tinyurl.com/bdf5zexx

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

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

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

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

🎓 Apply now for ESRC White Rose DTP PhD studentships commencing Oct 26 @universityofleeds.bsky.social Application deadline: 21 Jan 2026 Open to UK & international applicants. Funding includes fees + stipend. Specialist awards available. 👉 Further info: bit.ly/471gXBM #Funding #PhD #Studentships

❓ How is the University involved in #COP30? Find out in our webinar! University of Leeds staff and students are invited to hear from Leeds delegates about their plans and hopes, and share questions and messages for the team to take to COP. Register now! climate.leeds.ac.uk/events/unive...

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

New article by Dr Thomas Hammond and published in Pedagogical Linguistics calls for bridging theoretical divides in language education research. Read more here: cler.leeds.ac.uk/news/new-art... #ResearchPaper #AcademicPublishing #ScholarlyArticles #ResearchCommunity #AcademicSky

Want to present at the 2026 Leeds Disability Studies Conference? ✅ Submissions are open for papers that engage with, challenge or provoke the principles & practice of Disability Studies - within or beyond the discipline. ‼️Abstract deadline: 12 Nov. More info: https://ow.ly/OQ8Q50X5yKR #CDS26

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

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

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 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

Highlighting the role of School Library Services in enriching learning, new article by Prof. Paula Clarke and Dr Lucy Taylor discusses their research, and the vital role that a well-stocked library plays within schools. Read more here: bit.ly/4pSqC6f #SchoolLibraryServices #EducationalResources

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

💥 Today is the day 💥 🎉 Join us at our Leeds Institute for Societal Futures launch event - we want to know what YOU think are the biggest challenges to address in our 4 challenge areas. 🕒 3–5pm | 📍Great Hall, University of Leeds 🎫 Register bit.ly/46dcU54 @universityofleeds.bsky.social

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

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