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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · Jun 20

Check out this wonderful new podcast episode from School of Education, University of Bristol's @drlucykelly.bsky.social focusing on diary-keeping, wellbeing and perfectionism for Academic Coaching for Parents: shorturl.at/5jDpT

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · Jun 17

Congratulations to Dr Lorna Smith on the publication of her new edited book, Secondary English for Generation Alpha! 👏

The authors suggest that the subject of English can provide Gen Alpha with the key skills to navigate an ever-changing world 🌍

Order your copy! ⬇️
www.routledge.com/Secondary-En...

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The EdTech Equity Project @edtechequity.bsky.social · Jun 17

📣Calling secondary school #teachers & #EdTech companies! We are thrilled to be collaborating with
@soebristol.bsky.social for this workshop on designing and using EdTech for equity! Please share widely and hope to see you there! #EdTechEquity #UKEdu #UKedchat

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · Jun 10

You will also find out more about how Cabot Climate Ambassadors can support your school with climate action planning and the National Education Nature Park scheme 🌳

Book your free space and find out more ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/cabot...

#Education #Schools #Sustainability

Book a space – Civic engagement for climate change and sustainability – School of Geographical Sciences, University Road

On Monday 7 July we are inviting school sustainability leaders and governors with sustainability link roles to join us at the U...

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · Jun 10

Are you a school sustainability leader or governor? 🌱

@bristoluni.bsky.social, @metoffice.gov.uk and the Cabot Institute for the Environment invites you to find out how to embed sustainability in schools at their upcoming event! 🌍

📅 Monday 7th July
🕒 9:00 - 16:00
📍 School of Geographical Sciences

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · Jun 9

Dr Sarah McLaughlin recently lead a hands-on workshop with students, educators and researchers to show them the potential Play-Doh has in allowing us to conduct qualitative research 💡

Read more ⬇️
schoolofeducation.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/06/06/u...

#Education #Research

Using Play-Doh as a creative research method – a hands-on workshop

By Dr Sarah McLaughlin, University of Bristol Recently, I had the pleasure of facilitating a hands-on workshop titled “Using Play-Doh as a Creative Research Method” for an audience of d…

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · Jun 6

Our book launch will also be fully catered with a buffet lunch, so please confirm your attendance as soon as possible if you'd like to join us! 🥪

#HigherEducation #Education #Research #Events

School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · Jun 6

Sign up for our free events in June! 📢

🗣️ Educator Language Ideologies About Language Separation in a Dual Language Program
💭 Two Philosophical Perspectives on Higher Education
📚 Book Launch: Can Higher Education be decolonised?

Secure your tickets ⬇️
www.bristol.ac.uk/education/ev...

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · Jun 3

How can early years educators use research in their practice? 💭

In Dr Frances Giampapa's feature for @nurseryworld.bsky.social‬, she shares the benefits of her Researchful Practice Toolkit and how it helps educators conduct research.

Read more ⬇️
www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/prac...

#Education

Research: How a new toolkit can help practitioners develop their own small-scale projects - Nursery World

How can early years educators use their own research in their practice? Frances Giampapa has developed a ‘Researchful Practice Toolkit’

www.nurseryworld.co.uk

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 29

Earlier this year, our Psychology in Education courses were re-accredited by The British Psychological Society! 🎉

We were commended on our active implementation of the personal tutor system and our proactive approach to celebrating diversity 🤝

Find out more ⬇️
www.bristol.ac.uk/education/ne...

University of Bristol’s Psychology in Education undergraduate and postgraduate programmes receive British Psychological Society reaccreditation

The prestigious accreditation is recognised by employers and means that all graduates are entitled to Graduate Chartered Membership of the BPS, as well as becoming eligible to apply for BPS-accredited...

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 28

When is the right age to give your child access to a mobile phone? 📱

Professor Paul Howard-Jones joined the BBC Radio Ulster team yesterday afternoon to weigh in on this hot topic 🤔

Listen to find out more ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#Education #Research #Technology

Talkback - 27/05/2025 - BBC Sounds

William Crawley debates challenging issues and talks to the people making the headlines.

www.bbc.co.uk

School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 27

Plus, lunch and refreshments will be provided, and costs of local travel, parking and teaching supply cover will be provided.

Places are limited, so please ensure you book yours! ⬇️
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@lyndsayg.bsky.social
#Education #EdTech #Research

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 27

Calling all teachers and education technology developers! 📢

The University of Bristol and the University of Oxford are hosting a free, interactive workshop to reflect on the design and use of EdTech in secondary schools on Friday 4th July, 10am-3pm at the Bristol Digital Futures Institute.

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 23

Professor Paul Howard-Jones recently hit our local airwaves by joining the BBC Radio Wiltshire team 📻

He answered the question on many parents' minds - should children be banned from using technology such as mobile phones?

See what he advised ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...

#Education #Research

TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube - Parents and teachers' warning amid 'upsetting' posts

Teenagers have described their distressing online experiences, as parents and teachers speak out.

www.bbc.co.uk

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 22

A new survey led by Professor Richard Watermeyer in collaboration with @jisc.bsky.social‬ has warned of the dangers that using AI in the (REF) could cause.

Find out more⬇️
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...

#Research #AI

Should Generative AI tools be used for the REF?

This survey is intended to collect views from across the UK higher education community as to whether generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools should be used for Research Excellence Framework (...

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 22

Should generative AI be used in 2029 Research Excellence Framework (REF) submissions? 🤖

Every year, the research output of universities across the UK are evaluated by the REF to determine each institution's allocated government funding.

But what happens when AI is used to produce research?

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 21

Since Power Education opened at the Barton Hill Micro-campus in September 2023, academics and students at the School of Education have voluntarily taught tutoring sessions. We're proud to support such an empowering educational initiative 👏

Find out more ⬇️
www.bristol.ac.uk/education/ne...

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 21

Power Education, based at the University of Bristol's Barton Hill Micro-campus, recently celebrated a huge milestone! 🎉

Secondary school students who regularly attend Power Education's weekend tutoring sessions undertook a work experience visit to the Temple Enterprise Quarter Campus (TQEC).

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 20

Considering a career in Psychology after graduation? Join our new careers event! 🎓

🧠 Navigating Psychology and Education as an International Graduate
📅 Thursday 22nd May
🕒 1:00-2:00pm (BST)

Meet international alumni and learn about their roles!

Sign up! ⬇️
mycareer.bristol.ac.uk/leap/event.h...

School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 19

This is an amazing opportunity to use your voluntary hours or achieve your Bristol PLUS Award while leading on sustainability initiatives🌍

To find out more, come to our Civic Engagement for Climate Change and Sustainability conference on 7th July, 9:00-16:00 ⬇️ www.tickettailor.com/events/cabot...

School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 19

Could you be our next Cabot Climate Ambassador? 🌱

We're on the lookout for staff and students to undertake training as part of the Department for Education's Climate Ambassador scheme to work with schools in supporting the design, implementation and evaluation of Climate Action Plans.

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 16

Leading up to World Hunger Day, The MAZI Project has launched their biggest crowd funder yet, aiming to raise £35,000 to support young people.

Can you chip in to help them reach their goal? Click below to donate! ⬇️

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-vu...

#Community #Bristol #Charity

Support young people's mental health through food

To use food as a tool to improve vulnerable young people's mental health, confidence, and access to opportunities and financial independence

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 16

Melanie, a current MSc Education (Policy and International Development) student with us, is the founder of The MAZI Project - a youth-led charity empowering disadvantaged 16-25 year olds through food 🤝

The mission? To create a city where nutritious and sustainable food is accessible to everyone 🌍

Support young people's mental health through food

To use food as a tool to improve vulnerable young people's mental health, confidence, and access to opportunities and financial independence

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 16

Learning in informal contexts often goes unrecognised. So how can we make invisible learning more visible?

Read Professor Manuel Souto-Otero's latest research impact story to find out how we can better recognise non-formal and informal learning ⬇️
www.bristol.ac.uk/research/imp...

#Education

Making learning visible | Research | University of Bristol

www.bristol.ac.uk

School of Education, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social · May 13

We're congratulating third year Psychology in Education student Chelsea for recently seizing the amazing opportunity to share her dissertation findings at the @bpsofficial.bsky.social South West Undergraduate Conference, hosted at the University of Exeter. Congratulations Chelsea! 👏

@exeter.ac.uk

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