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The mission of the University is to be a major research-led university operating in an international context with the following fundamental aims: * to provide education through the development of learning in a research environmen * to undertake fundamental, strategic and applied research * to make a major contribution to local, regional, national and international communities through widening access and through working in partnership to support economic regeneration * to sustain and add value to Scottish culture, to the natural environment and to the national economy. en-gb Copyright: (C) The University of Glasgow, see http://www.gla.ac.uk/legal/copyright/ for more information http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_135976_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_135976_en.html "Competitiveness, Diversification and the HE International Cash Flow. Challenges for Higher Education in the age of Globalisation." A CRADALL presentation by Professor Peter Mayo, University of Malta and chaired by Prof Mike Osborne, Director of CRADALL Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:57:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_133573_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_133573_en.html Professor Gert Biesta will present on the question of educational theory, as distinct from theory which education utilises from other disciplines, and Professor Paul Connolly will consider how quantitative methods can be deployed in a more critical and inclusive way. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:07:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_133262_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_133262_en.html Senior OECD figure, Josef Konvitz will speak on the connection between 'Regulatory Quality and Higher Education' on Friday 9 October 2009. Room 237, St. Andrews Building 3pm till 5pm. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:02:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_133200_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_133200_en.html Thinking about teaching? Then this is your ideal opportunity to find out about the one-year full-time Primary and Secondary Education postgraduate programme offered by the Faculty of Education. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:16:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_129028_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_129028_en.html The University of Glasgow Open Days allow prospective undergraduate students to speak to staff in academic departments, find out more about courses, tour the facilities, visit student accommodation and see what life would be like as a student at Glasgow. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:17:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_126265_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_126265_en.html This year’s lecture will be delivered by the Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP, Rector of the University of Glasgow, and is entitled “Education in the New Political Landscape of Scotland”. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:58:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_124928_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_124928_en.html The Department of Adult & Continuing Education is holding an Open Evening for it's postgraduate programmes on Thursday 16 July 2009. The evening will run from 6.30pm to 8.00pm in room 433, St Andrew's Building. Please come along! Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:51:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_122394_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_122394_en.html The Faculty of Education is delighted to be hosting this event which will include presentations that provide a new focus for research and scholarship through questions of what it means to go beyond borders in art, narrative and culture in this exciting and innovative genre of children's literature. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:23:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_121473_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_121473_en.html The Department of Adult and Continuing Education at the University of Glasgow is delighted to offer a range of courses, tasters, exhibitions and events as part of the Homecoming Scotland celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:50:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_121147_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_121147_en.html The University of Glasgow Open Days allow prospective undergraduate students to speak to staff in academic departments, find out more about courses, tour the facilities, visit student accommodation and see what life would be like as a student at Glasgow. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:17:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_119678_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_119678_en.html American social policy former, Professor John McKnight is to speak at a free public lecture at the Centre for Research and Development in Adult and Lifelong Learning (CRADALL). Thu, 21 May 2009 03:52:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_115741_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_115741_en.html Professor Anne Edwards (University of Oxford) and Dr Ritva Engestrom (Center for Activity Theory and Developmental Work Research, University of Helsinki) are coming to speak at the next Faculty of Education Theory and Method Seminar on May 27th 2009 1.30-4.00pm (venue to be confirmed). Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:01:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_116046_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_116046_en.html The Secretary of State for International Development, Douglas Alexander has visited the University for discussions on the Faculty of Education’s international activities. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:18:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_114125_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_114125_en.html Two children's responses to books, from birth to three presented by Dr Virginia Lowe who will be visiting the Faculty from Australia next week. It should be of particular interest to anyone working with child development, language, literacy, creativity, visual literacy and children's literature. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:50:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_111336_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_111336_en.html Staff and students joined together to share in food and conversation at an International Lunch which took place in the newly furbished graduate study space. The lunch was hosted by the students who cooked delicious food from their home country. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:17:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_110923_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_110923_en.html 25 March 2009, 1.30–4.00pm, Seminar Room, Sir Charles Wilson Building. This seminar will appeal to all those who are trying to introduce or improve their use of formative assessment to motivate learners and help them improve the standard of their work. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_110461_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/events/headline_110461_en.html This year's Graduate Mini-Conference features three 1st year PhD students and a visiting scholar. Come along and take part in the discussions. Tea, coffee and lunch will be provided. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:55:00 GMT