http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/ The University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. 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_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 http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_106600_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_106600_en.html The Faculty of Education is delighted to welcome our new Professor of Public Service Educational Leadership and Management. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:27:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_104824_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/newsandevents/news/headline_104824_en.html Applications are invited for a three year PhD studentship offered by Interdisciplinary Centre for Research and Teaching in STEM Education (ICRTSE) based in the University of Glasgow Faculty of Education and funded by the Glasgow Science Centre Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:32:00 GMT