Centre for Transformative Change in Schools (CenTCS)

Current News and Events

Quality Teaching Rounds in Scotland Pilot Evaluation Report Released

In 2025-2026, CenTCS received funding from the Glasgow Global Partnership Fund to work with colleagues at the University of Newcastle, Australia and the University of Sydney to pilot Quality Teaching Rounds in Scotland. 

Speakers Announced for School of Education Colloquium – 30 October 2026

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:34:00 BST

School of Education colleagues will come together for a colloquium on 30 October 2026 hosted by CenTCS. Participants will hear from international scholars, and explore research in the School related to transformative educational change. International speakers include Gert Biesta, Nancy Fictman Dana, Kevin Kumashiro, and Andrew Peterson. School of Education speakers include Gaston Bacquet, Katarzyna Borkowska, Simon McGrath, Yvonne Skipper, and Matthew Sutherland.

CenTCS Colloquia 2026-2027 Announced

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:59:00 BST

We are delighted to announce two CenTCS School of Education Colloquia for 2026-27, open to all School of Education colleagues and featuring national and international guests.

Change in Directorship at CenTCS

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:25:40 BST

From October 2026, Professor Brianna L. Kennedy continues as Director of the Centre for Transformative Change in Schools (CenTCS), leading the Centre into its next phase of research, partnership and engagement in pursuit of more equitable and transformative schooling.

CenTCS Annual Summary 2025-26

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:44:00 BST

We’re delighted to share our Annual Summary for 2025-26 which provides an overview of CenTCS activities and achievements this past session. Since publication of this summary, CenTCS's plans for 2026–27 have been refined; current activity is organised through a portfolio of Signature Projects aligned with the Research Compass.

2025-26 Project Stream Outputs

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:47:00 BST

Our CenTCS project stream outputs from 2025-26 are now available online.

Past News and Events

CenTCS Seminar series 2025-26

The Centre for Transformative Change in Schools (CenTCS) 2025-26 seminar series explored bold ideas, critical questions, and collaborative possibilities for educational transformation.

Speaker list (by seminar date): Brianna L. Kennedy, Drew Miller, Thomas Cowhitt, Victoria Rawlings, Alison Mitchell, Tyrone Howard, Aileen Kennedy, Caroline Daly, Francisco Valdera-Gil

CenTCS Hosts International Training

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:53:00 GMT

On February 9 and 10, 2026, the Centre for Transformative Change in Schools (CenTCS) hosted an international training given by the Quality Teaching Academy of the University of Newcastle, Australia’s Teaching and Teachers Research Centre (TTRC).

CenTCS announce two PhD projects

Tue, 27 May 2025 16:09:00 BST

Two PhD projects related to CenTCS’ mission and vision were announced, funded by the College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow.

CenTCS Guest Seminar with Meagan Call-Cummings (Johns Hopkins University)

Tue, 13 May 2025 10:38:08 BST

On Monday 12th May 2025, CenTCS welcomed Associate Professor Meagan Call-Cummings (Johns Hopkins University) to a networking event and guest talk at the University of Glasgow.

Centre for Teaching Excellence

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:30:00 GMT

Several members of CenTCS are involved in the successful bid to host the Scottish Government’s Centre for Teaching Excellence (CfTE) here at the University of Glasgow.

CenTCS Re-Launch Event

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:10:00 BST

On 24th March 2025, we held the re-launch of the Centre for Transformative Change in Schools (CenTCS).

Professional Development in Education Research Symposium

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:12:00 BST

On the 25th March 2025, we co-hosted a research symposium.