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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/news/headline_154266_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_154266_en.html The first graduation for the BA in Childhood Practice was held on Wednesday 30th June 2010 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:35:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_153202_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_153202_en.html The Faculty of Education recently hosted a seminar on Higher Education in Oman. The seminar was led Dr Shoba Zachariah, Dean of Majan University College. Dr Zachariah has recently been appointed as Honorary Senior Teaching Fellow in the Faculty's Professional Learning and Leadrship RKT Group. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:40:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_152459_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_152459_en.html DACE hosted four visitors from Finland's Swedish speaking distance university. The visitors met staff from the department and other organisations working in adult learning. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:48:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_151211_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_151211_en.html The principal of Glasgow University, High Commissioner for South Africa and the Honorary Consul in Scotland signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of South Africa in Pretoria to extend the PASCAL arrangements to a 4th centre. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:28:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_150892_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_150892_en.html The revised programme includes a new suite of optional courses for teachers including Sustainable Development Education, Global Citizenship Education and Development and Pedagogies of Religious Education. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:50:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_150885_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_150885_en.html Two BED (Primary Education) students have been selected to represent the University at the annual Universitas 21 Summer School in China. Mark Callender and Kevin Brown (both Education for Citizenship specialists) will attend the 2010 conference from the 5th-15th of July. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:22:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_150607_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_150607_en.html In this publication policy-makers, practitioners and researchers come together to demonstrate, in a wide variety of settings, how new initiatives to create learning cities and regions can improve dialogue between the practice and research communities. Fri, 28 May 2010 09:38:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_148699_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_148699_en.html Staff from the Faculty of Education recently visited Oman as part of a collaboration visit that will see two new post graduate programmes offered in Oman in October. During the visit a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Majan University College where the programmes will be offered. Tue, 04 May 2010 02:52:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_147378_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_147378_en.html Pupils from West Dunbartonshire presented posters to an international group of experts at the 2010 Royal Astronomical Society National Astronomy Meeting, hosted by the University of Glasgow. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:45:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_145113_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_145113_en.html 120 highly able pupils from across Scotland are attending a three day event hosted by the Scottish Network for Able Pupils. They will participate in a range of challenging activities including, mathematics, astronomy, creative writing and moving image education with Scottish Screen. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_143817_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_143817_en.html The adult courses for Spring 2010 is now available. If you would like to request a hard copy, please email dace-query@educ.gla.ac.uk with your full name and postal address. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:27:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_140676_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_140676_en.html The Postgraduate Diploma in Childhood Practice has recently been accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:01:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_140677_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_140677_en.html An award-nominated research paper by Angela Jaap suggests that success in the world of music is largely about hard work rather than innate ability. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:04:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_135596_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_135596_en.html Leading academic's work translated into Japanese. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:38:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_135446_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_135446_en.html UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon's message for International Literacy Day on 8 September quoted from Emeritus Professor Lalage Bown, Department of Adult and Continuing Education, who gave the UNESCO International Literacy Lecture in Paris, drawing on many years of her research on literacy, gender and development. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:06:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_134158_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_134158_en.html The Faculty of Education was pleased to recently host a visit from the Singaporean Ministry of Education led by Ms Ho Peng to discuss future educational collaboration. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:52:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_133627_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_133627_en.html This new book by Faculty staff, Prof Michael Osborne and Dr Muir Houston, and their co-authors from the Open University, presents an insight into ‘what is really learned at university’ and how much it differs between students and between the universities they attend, challenging notions of ‘best’ or ‘top’ universities. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:46:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_128796_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_128796_en.html Mr Iain Houston, an alumnus of the University and holder of the Postgraduate Certificate of Education from the Faculty of Education in 2004-05, beat very stiff competition to be awarded the accolade of Scottish Teacher of the Year at the 2009 Scottish Education Awards. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:38:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_127555_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_127555_en.html The Faculty of Education has won an award from Scottish Government's Science Engagement Scheme. 'Science and Creativity, an exploration through art' will enable teenagers to explore the importance of creativity in science through discussion and project workshops with scientists and musicians. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:05:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_127092_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_127092_en.html Academics in the Faculty of Education have been working hard to ensure that our teacher education programmes are amongst the very best in Britain. This year has seen us achieve a 92% satisfaction rating from our teacher education graduates (one of the highest scores in the UK). Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:49:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_123864_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_123864_en.html Monday 22nd saw over 400 students, from the faculty of education, receive their PGDE awards in front of family, friends and staff. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:21:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_123642_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_123642_en.html Alasdair Tierney, a graduate of the MA Religious and Philosophical Education, has been shortlisted for Probationary Teacher of the Year, for his excellent work in Douglas Academy in Milngavie. Programme Leader Leon Robinson is delighted with Alasdair's achievement. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:10:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_123138_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_123138_en.html Graduate students from the Faculty of Education had the opportunity to meet Scottish Cabinet Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, at a recent conference hosted by the Faculty. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:33:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_120465_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_120465_en.html Mr Larry Burn, Director of the Catholic Education Office, Ballarat Diocese, Australia, together with CEO representatives and Principals of schools, visited the Faculty of Education as part of their 2009 Study Tour. Fri, 29 May 2009 03:52:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_117615_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_117615_en.html The Faculty of Education was able to connect with colleagues in Shetland, Orkney, Western Isles and Argyll and Bute through video conferencing at a recent conference organised by Kevin Kelman. Fri, 01 May 2009 12:41:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_116637_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_116637_en.html Applications are invited for the prestigious interdisciplinary Kelvin/Smith Scholarship being offered for study for a PhD on a project to measure the impact of events on the cultural capital of socially excluded groups. Closing date for applications is Friday 14th August. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:08:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_114925_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_114925_en.html Applications are invited for up to three Scholarships being offered by the Faculty of Education to study for a PhD. The scholarship will provide an annual stipend of £12,600 per annum with fees paid at the Home/EU rate. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:31:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_114923_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_114923_en.html Professor Andy Furlong, internationally renowned social scientist working in the area of youth transitions, has recently joined the Faculty of Education having moved from the Faculty of Law Business and Social Sciences. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:24:00 GMT