The School of Education at the University of Birmingham brings world-leading research into the classroom to advance social justice and equity in education.

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Tomorrow's launch of the final report for the national study 'Free expression at school?' will share key findings & policy recs in: ✅Curriculum ✅Inspection ✅CPD ✅Race Equality Act ✅Political impartiality Read further below for details our panel & how to join online at 4pm!
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Our panel includes: Dr Shabna Begum, CEO, @RunnymedeTrust Preet Kaur Gill, MP @PreetKGillMP Dr Jeremy Olusola, University of Surrey Register to join online at: birmingham.ac.uk/schools/edu…
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Thanks to @LeverhulmeTrust for their support with this key project.
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We had the pleasure of hosting leaders from secondary schools across India as part of their visit to Birmingham with @cbseindia29 @BritishCouncil & @UoBEdResearch Our visitors met with school leaders & learnt more about our partnership with the @unibirmingham our approach...
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Join us for the launch of the final report for our study 'Free Expression at School? The Making of Youth Engagements with Race and Faith. Funded by @LeverhulmeTrust this study has significant implications for education policy on Curriculum, Inspection, Political Impartiality.
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We will be joined by Dr Shabna Begum, CEO of @RunnymedeTrust to discuss the findings of the report. Register at this link: birmingham.ac.uk/schools/edu…
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Prof Julia Carroll, Professor of Psychology in Education has led on a new, international consensus definition of dyslexia, which has major implications for improving SEND provision in schools. Watch the video below to find out more!
A new definition of dyslexia has been created by a team of international experts, but why does this matter and how can it help those with the condition? Prof Julia Carroll explains 👇 Read more about the new definition of #dyslexia here: birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/w…
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Reminder - join us on Monday!
Join us for the launch of Prof @kiwan_dina's new book, 'Academic Freedom and the Transnational Production of Knowledge'. The event will explore academic freedom across Lebanon, UAE, UK, and US, with insights from Profs Adam Tickell and @hanafi1962 More: birmingham.ac.uk/schools/edu…
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Starting in less than an hour! Supporting Professional Development through an Action Research Community of Practice - our next Teacher Research Seminar 👇👇
Supporting Professional Development through an Action Research Community of Practice: Our next Teacher Research Seminar with Coleen Robinson, Brampton Manor Academy @BramptonManor1 ⏲️4pm, Mon 9th December 📍Zoom All welcome! Register for the link at: birmingham.ac.uk/schools/edu…
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Head of the School of Education @unibirmingham Prof Karen Guldberg has been appointed to chair a new @educationgovuk Neurodivergence Task & Finish Group - a group of experts that will work alongside the Department to drive inclusive education. More at: gov.uk/government/news/new-s…
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Supporting Professional Development through an Action Research Community of Practice: Our next Teacher Research Seminar with Coleen Robinson, Brampton Manor Academy @BramptonManor1 ⏲️4pm, Mon 9th December 📍Zoom All welcome! Register for the link at: birmingham.ac.uk/schools/edu…
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What schools need to understand about girls' experiences of menstruation: Our next Teacher Research Seminar with Dr Madalaine Nicol, Educational Psychologist @WCCEPS ⏲️4pm Thurs 28th Nov 📍Online, Zoom Register for the link at birmingham.ac.uk/schools/edu…
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Join us for the launch of Prof @kiwan_dina's new book, 'Academic Freedom and the Transnational Production of Knowledge'. The event will explore academic freedom across Lebanon, UAE, UK, and US, with insights from Profs Adam Tickell and @hanafi1962 More: birmingham.ac.uk/schools/edu…
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What schools need to understand about girls' experiences of menstruation: Our next Teacher Research Seminar with Dr Madalaine Nicol, Educational Psychologist @WCCEPS ⏲️4pm Thurs 28th Nov 📍Online, Zoom Register for the link at birmingham.ac.uk/schools/edu…
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Really pleased to have been able to contribute to, and review, this new parliamentary report on support for neurodivergent children and young people, published today by @POST_UK cc @UoBautism @DISN_UoB @UoBEdResearch @CoSS_Birmingham
Some evidence suggests neurodivergent conditions, such as autism, are being identified more in the UK. Our new POSTnote considers support for neurodivergent children and young people in healthcare and education in England, and barriers to accessing support:post.parliament.uk/research-…

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Reminder: this week, our first teacher research seminar of the year will look at building #SEMH provision in school. Open to all, especially teachers! #SEMHchat Register at the link below 👇👇👇👇
*Building SEMH Provision in School* Teachers: Interested in building Social Emotional & Mental Health provision in your school? Come to our research seminar for teachers with Dr Anthea Gulliford! ⏲️Wed 23rd Oct 4-5pm 📍Zoom: register for the link below: birmingham.ac.uk/schools/edu…
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Check out Fujia Yang @fujiayang_edu and Beng Huat See's @beng_see @BERANews blog on the potential impact of an online reading programme for Chinese students' reading proficiency!
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🔍 An independent evaluation of this paired reading programme led by @Emma_J_Vardy, @NTUSocSciences and @H_Breadmore has shown a positive impact on pupils’ reading skills.
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