School of Education

SoE Researchers join NTNU international forum

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:21:00 BST

School colleagues attended the College of Education at the National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) Trilateral International Forum

UofG Hosts Workshop on Assessment in Scottish Education

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:42:04 BST

Event explores role of assessment at a pivotal time for Scotland’s education sector

SoE Students organise social justice event with author Mary Cowhey

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:56:03 BST

A committee of MEduc students invite renowned educator and author to talk about social justice in the classroom

PGRs join LEAD Network event

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:06:00 BST

SoE PhD researchers take part in Spring 2025 LEAD Retreat

Oud Player on the Tel Performed at Cottiers as Part of UNESCO RIELA Fringe Programme

Wed, 14 May 2025 13:59:00 BST

Oud Player on the Tel was performed as part of the Fringe Programme for the UNESCO RIELA Spring School: The Arts of Integrating, hosted by the School of Education.

World Community Development Conference Coming to Glasgow in 2026

Fri, 09 May 2025 11:25:47 BST

UofG will host the World Community Development Conference 2026, Community Development in a Chaotic World: Challenge, Change and Collective Action in partnership with the International Association for Community Development (IACD).

Global Resource on Inclusive Education Features SoE Contribution

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:04:00 BST

Dr Catherine Reid, Lecturer in Teacher Education, has contributed to a chapter in All Means All! an open-access, inclusive education textbook, offering a diverse, multimedia resource for teachers and student teachers across the globe.

Gender Inclusion in Malawi, Uganda and Ethopia

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:58:00 BST

Researchers from Malawi and Glasgow publish baseline study on gender inclusion in schools in Malawi, Uganda and Ethopia

NSEE report looks at Dundee school strategies for tackling low attendance

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:54:00 GMT

Understanding Presence: EDLM Headteachers’ Perspectives interviews school leaders & shares the innovative ways they are addressing the issue of attendance

SoE research students present at CIVIS event

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:16:00 GMT

PGR researchers share their work at 'Generating Roadmaps for Research in Museums'

Glasgow Honoured as a Flourishing UNESCO Lifelong Learning City

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:17:54 GMT

UofG represented at ceremony celebrating Glasgow's UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning Award

Building a path to sustainability through languages and art

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:14:06 GMT

Communities will be encouraged to enhance their knowledge of languages in a project aimed at designing new approaches to learning about sustainability

University of Glasgow named as Scotland’s Centre for Teaching Excellence host

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:15:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been announced as the host of Scotland’s new Centre for Teaching Excellence.

A dynamic partnership that’s collaborating on innovation in education

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:44:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and the University of the West Indies (UWI) have built a transformative partnership, advancing global education through initiatives like virtual reality, collaborative learning, joint programmes, and the Glasgow-Caribbean Centre for Development Research.

School of Education Student Named to ILA 2025 Class of 30 Under 30 Literacy Leaders

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:50:00 GMT

School of Education student Uchenna Maximus Emelife has been named to the International Literacy Association’s 2025 Class of 30 Under 30 Literacy Leaders for his work promoting African arts and literature through his nonprofit organisation, Book O’Clock.

Glasgow awarded UNESCO Learning City status for outstanding lifelong learning achievements

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:52:49 GMT

Glasgow has been revealed as a UNESCO Learning City in recognition for outstanding achievements in lifelong learning.

Latest Activate Cohort Graduates at HMP Polmont

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:47:53 GMT

Male and female prisoners at HMP & YOI Polmont complete Activate community development course

SoE at Conference 2024

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:59:00 BST

Researchers from the School of Education will be presenting at various major educational research conferences over the course of the year. Find out who's doing what in this handy guide

How do you get more young people to choose vocational education?

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:15:49 BST

That’s the question researchers will be asking, as a new project which aims to gather data from 7,500 young people across five countries gets underway following EU Horizon Grant

Conference celebrates 10 years of 'Into Headship'

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:18:22 BST

Taking place as part of our 25th Anniversary celebration, the Celebrating Headship event also marked the 10th year of the 'Into Headship' programme

Kirsten Somerville Wins Visualise Your Thesis Competition

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:49:53 BST

Doctoral researcher Kirsten Somerville from the School of Education has been named the winner of the University of Glasgow Visualise Your Thesis 2024 competition, challenging postgraduate researchers to present their research in a 60-second video explainer.

'The Play Play' Symposium

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:54:00 BST

Researchers, educators, play workers and theatre professionals gathered at the University of Glasgow’s ARC to explore 'The Play Play' project. An output of the research 'Understanding childhood and play in the post-digital age', 'The Play Play' project brought findings on children's play to life through an original theatre production.

The creative journey continues!

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:28:00 BST

What can you do with the remaining grounds from your coffee? A new and exciting activity for language learners!

Human rights-based New Scots strategy celebrated at UofG

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:28:00 BST

Our Unesco RILA team join government and civil society representatives to launch Scotland’s new strategy to support refugees and people seeking asylum with settling into their community

Academic Promotions 2024

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:29:00 BST

Congratulations to our School of Education colleagues who received promotions ahead of the new academic year

Community Development Student Trips Showcase Highlights Global Learning

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:16:00 BST

On Wednesday, June 19, the Community Development Student Trip Showcase event highlighted the profound impact of experiential learning through their international study trips.

Childhood Practice holds second annual conference

Thu, 09 May 2024 15:05:08 BST

Minister joins more than 100 delegates to talk about children's rights

Dance programme supports teachers’ professional development

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:18:00 BST

Researchers from the Robert Owen Centre in the School of Education recently completed their evaluation of the YDance Step It Up programme, funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and piloted in Scottish schools from 2021 to 2023, to explore its impact on teachers, students and the broader educational community.

Research explores attitudes to digital consent for school vaccinations

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:42:23 BST

Robert Owen Centre study on behalf of Public Health Scotland looks at parents' and practitioners' attitudes towards digital consent

Samantha from the BA in Childhood Practice Programme Tells Her Story

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:02:00 BST

B‌A Childhood Practice student Samantha tells her story about her time studying at the School of Education whilst working full-time as a Child Development Officer.

Dr Hyab Yohannes awarded RSE Medal

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:24:23 BST

June Almeida Medal recognises outstanding contribution and achievement in public service and public engagement by an early career researcher

Scotland’s Outdoor Classrooms

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:46:10 GMT

Dr Clare Ramjan talks about the benefits of learning outdoors in the latest episode of the NatureScot podcast

Where Next for Scottish Education: Leading from the Classroom

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:20:27 GMT

Experts at the University of Glasgow's School of Education have set out a radical vision that places schools and teachers at the centre of education reform.

Remembering Srabani

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:04:00 GMT

Friends and colleagues attend a memorial event to commemorate the life of Professor Srabani Maitra

UNESCO RILA student's book shares portraits of women in conflict

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:08:49 GMT

Launch event for 'Tears of Gold' from Hannah Rose Thomas held in London on International Women's Day

ReReeti Foundation Highlights Role in Developing Contested Heritage Education Programmes in Museum Education Seminar

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:57:00 GMT

The School’s MSc Museum Education programme hosted ReReeeti Foundation at a seminar presenting strategies for engaging diverse communities and promoting understanding of cultural heritage.

Participatory recovery and reconstruction: Lessons from Ukraine

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:29:00 GMT

Event organised by the Community Development Journal brought civil society experts from Ukraine to Glasgow to share their experience

SoE Celebrates Year of the Dragon

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:25:00 GMT

On Friday, February 16th, students gathered at the St. Andrews Building for a festive Year of the Dragon Celebration event, hosted by the Student Experience Team.

School Partners With Place2Be to Help Create Mentally Healthy Classrooms

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:37:44 GMT

Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills praises ‘transformative’ children’s mental health programme at UofG

School Launches Professional Services Peer Recognition Award

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:13:00 GMT

The award is designed to celebrate and recognise the success of Professional Services staff through peer nominations

Student Experience Team Hosts 'Wee Burns Night Celebration'

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:14:00 GMT

The School of Education embraced the spirit of Scottish culture with a ‘Wee Burns Night Celebration’, organised by the Student Experience Team.

PASCAL Briefing Papers Published in English and Mandarin

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:33:00 GMT

'Learning and City Futures' has been published by the City of Taipei government

Professor Srabani Maitra

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:32:00 GMT

With great sadness, we share here the news that our dear colleague and friend Professor Srabani Maitra died on Sunday 10th December.

Emeritus Professor Addresses Dubai Conference

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:55:08 GMT

Eric Wilkinson was a keynote speaker at the 3rd International Conference on Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Paediatrics and Neonatology, held in Dubai, from 20-21 November 2023

Together Against Gender-Based Violence

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:02:00 GMT

The University has launched our Together Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, aimed at raising awareness and fostering a safe and supportive environment for all members of our community

‘Shared Spaces Nonference' take over at New Lanark World Heritage Site

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:04:00 GMT

New Lanark and UNESCO RILA hosted a full-day event 'Shared Spaces: Migration Past & Present' across eight venues.

17th PASCAL conference – New Challenges for Higher Education, Cities and Regions: Addressing SDGs in Changing Contexts

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:23:47 GMT

The 17th PASCAL International Conference is co-organised and hosted with the University of Taipei, Taiwan University of Education, and Datong Community College and will take place on 4-6 July 2024

Education report calls for greater equity and excellence in education

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:55:00 GMT

Scottish Government publishes latest International Council of Education Advisors (ICEA) report

SoE Professor Picks Up Prestigious Moral Education Prize

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:27:00 GMT

Professor James C Conroy receives 2023 Kuhmerker Career Award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the field

Global Search Brings New Talent to SoE

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:36:00 GMT

Following an extensive recruitment drive that attracted some of the best research talent from across the globe, we are delighted to welcome several new academic members of staff to the School this year.

CR&DALL Seminar Series 2023-24: Nurture thru Nature (NtN) In partnership with the Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:55:00 BST

Presented by Professor Radha Jagannathan, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University

UofG Authors Launch New Books

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:36:00 BST

Dr. Dely Lazarte Elliot, Dr. Jon Rainford, and Dr. Kay Guccione introduced their practical handbooks at launch event.

SoE researchers win BERA Conference best paper award

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:13:00 BST

Dr Gabriella Rodolico and Dr Lavinia Hirsu received the 2023 award for BJET Best EdTech Paper presented at the recent BERA Conference

Glasgow retains top rank for education in Good Uni Guide

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:10:00 BST

A strong showing in the Times Good University Guide saw Glasgow retain its first place rank for education, while the University was also named Scottish University of the Year.

SoE Professor Wins Scottish Women's Award

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:53:39 BST

Professor Margaret Sutherland picked up the Scottish Women's Awards 2023 prize for services to education

Academic Promotions 2022-23

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:29:00 BST

Congratulations to our School of Education colleagues who received promotions ahead of the new academic year

BERA case study collection highlights University of Glasgow Initiative

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:28:06 BST

A case study on the Mediator Toolkit has been included in a new collection, as part of a major BERA initiative looking at the state of education as an academic discipline

ECER 2023: A Conference to Remember

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:23:00 BST

Conversations, connections and ceilidhs as one of Europe's premiere educational conferences comes to Glasgow

University researchers train city council staff in advanced data analysis techniques using SPSS

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:56:05 BST

Researchers from the Network for Social and Educational Equity (NSEE) offer Glasgow City Council staff professional development opportunities in advanced data analysis and research skills

Barbara Read joins BERJ editorial team

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:04:03 BST

School of Education Professor assumes joint editorship of the British Educational Research Journal (BERJ)

CR&DALL Director speaks at Dubai research conference

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:32:37 BST

Professor Michael Osborne gave the keynote address at the 7th Doctoral Research Conference at the British University in Dubai

Interview: Fulbright Teacher Terry Walden

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 BST

Fulbright Teacher Terry Walden shares her approach to teaching and her thoughts on civic engagement

University delegation visits University of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:15:04 BST

In May 2023, representatives from the University of Glasgow visited the University of Duhok in the Kurdistan region of Iraq as part of the Erasmus+ Institutional Mobility Programme

Conference Announcement | New Challenges for Higher Education, Cities and Regions

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:12:35 BST

New Challenges for Higher Education, Cities and Regions: Addressing SDGs in Changing Contexts - Taipei, July 4-6, 2024

Manila: Lessons learned on the city’s strategy to achieve SDG4

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:43:00 BST

This blog was authored by Manila project partners and published first at the UNESCO Unesco IIEP Learning Portal

In Memoriam - Chris Duke

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:53:32 BST

A tribute to one of the leading lights of adult education of the 20th and 21st century, Professor Chris Duke. Written by CR&DALL Director Professor Michael Osborne

Professor Christopher Chapman: "We Can Create a Better Future in Education by Rethinking Leadership and Adopting a Posture of Inquiry at Work."

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:06:00 BST

The School of Education’s Professor Christopher Chapman recently delivered the keynote speech to students of the Masters in Educational Inquiry and Innovation at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Education of the University of Chile.

University partners with Place2Be to help student teachers create mentally healthy classrooms

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:00:00 BST

The partnership will see a full-time Place2Be clinician embedded at the School of Education

NSEE welcomes Singapore delegation

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:37:12 BST

The delegation included visitors from the Institute of Policy Studies, National University of Singapore, and third sector organisations and government agencies that are interested in community efforts in Scotland

UofG to host prestigious European education event in a first for Scotland

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been selected to host one of Europe’s premiere teaching conferences.

Joint Statement with the CLD Standards Council Scotland

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:27:00 BST

The CLD Standards Council confirmed that the University of Glasgow currently holds professional approval for the BA/BA(HONS) in Community Development, as a suitable course of study for employment within the distinct profession of Community Learning and Development.

Hayward review published

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:00:00 BST

The views of teachers will be key to Scotland’s education reform journey, according to a major report on qualifications and assessment led by the UofG’s Professor Louise Hayward, published today.

Poverty and school education in Scotland

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:18:42 BST

Researchers from the School of Education have co-authored a paper on poverty and school education in Scotland.

National Anti-Racism Framework for Initial Teacher Education

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:37:00 BST

The Scottish Council of Deans of Education (SCDE) have launched a new National Anti-Racism Framework for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) in Scotland.

Using Music for Other-than-musical Purposes

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:43:00 BST

The transformative role that music can play in social inclusion and conflict resolution was discussed at a University of Glasgow event on 23 March.

UofG academics call for radical thinking about the future of Scottish education

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:10:00 GMT

Academics at the University of Glasgow’s Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change are calling for ‘bold thinking and risk taking’ in Scottish education, with a report that will contribute to the national discussion about the future of Scottish education.

Multilingual Festival in Vietnam and worldwide

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:48:00 GMT

VietABLL (Arts-based Language Learning in Vietnam) is a year-long collaboration on the development and implementation of innovative arts-based and cultural resources for English classrooms in Vietnam.

Art workshop founder to receive prestigious people's honour at the House of Lords

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:42:00 GMT

UNESCO RILA Affiliate artist Salma Zulfiqar, from the West Midlands U.K, is to be recognised at the Palace of Westminster with the prestigious British Citizen Award (BCA) in recognition of her extraordinary endeavours.

Welcoming Languages

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:15:00 GMT

Welcoming Languages is a collaborative project that was carried out by an international team based at the University of Glasgow’s College of Social Sciences and the Arabic Center of the Islamic University of Gaza (Palestine), and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Every Dundee Learner Matters – project continues to improve outcomes for pupils

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:58:00 GMT

Teachers in Dundee have been working with researchers from the Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change at the University of Glasgow to address the barriers to learning experienced by some of their pupils.

Researchers at Risk Fellow joins Glasgow from Ukraine

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:17:26 GMT

Dr Ievgeniia Dragomirova has been appointed as a Research Fellow in Adult Education supported within the British Academy and Cara’s Researchers at Risk Fellowships scheme by the Nuffield Foundation.

Scotland’s National Discussion on the Future of Education.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 21:07:12 BST

The Future of Headship team at the University of Glasgow School of Education is hosting two online engagement sessions for school leaders on Scotland’s National Discussion on the Future of Education.