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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · 6d

We’re excited to be part of the 23rd ESRC Festival of Social Science!

From 18th October to 8th November, we’ll host 18 events (12 open to the public) exploring Our Working Lives—how digital tech is changing how we work, connect, and care.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/53e3expr

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · 21d

A big #TeamUofG welcome to all new and returning students joining us this September ♥️

Wishing you a brilliant start to your time at UofG. Have a fantastic year!

Aerial view of the University of Glasgow’s quadrangle. Groups of people are arranged on the grass to form the words “TEAM UofG” with a heart shape above. There are historic stone buildings surrounding the quad and a large tree on the left frame the scene.

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're oblivious to the tiny particles that surround us. Imagine if we could hear them? A musician & a UofG physicist have collaborated to make them audible 🎶

Watch the story behind the ‘Muonophone’: youtu.be/Z-kqc0sXulc

@uofgstem.bsky.social @instituteofphysics.bsky.social @edfringe.bsky.social

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Sep 4

Education Secretary @jennygilruth.bsky.social joined staff and students to mark the formal launch of Scotland's Centre for Teaching Excellence @uofgeducation.bsky.social

gla.ac/3JOMX3Y

L-r: Prof Margery McMahon; Prof Kristinn Hermannsson; Jenny Gilruth; Prof Sara Carter

Prof Kristinn Hermannsson welcomes guests at the launch

Jenny Gliruth, Margery McMahon and Sara Carter

Jenny Gilruth and guests admire artwork at the School of Education

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Sep 4

An innovative partnership between UofG and @skyscanner.net could be the answer to Scotland’s computer studies crisis.

More: gla.ac/427wL48

@uofgeducation.bsky.social @uofgcompsci.bsky.social

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Dr Angela Jaap @angelajaap.bsky.social · Jul 28

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 28

📣 We are seeking representation in #ISATTGlobal from Northern Ireland. Who is working in research/ scholarship on #Teachers #Teaching #ITE who could become the National rep. for NI? @queensuniv.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social @mcgilluniversity.bsky.social

Contact/join #ISATT here:

www.isatt.net

ISATT – International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching

www.isatt.net

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Jul 9

We were delighted to share our work and the impact we’re having in Glasgow schools. Thank you @isattglobal.bsky.social. Thanks too to @angelajaap.bsky.social for your encouragement!

ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 8

We met the wonderful @glasgowcreate.online at #ISATT2025 Glasgow. How are education systems across the world supporting innovation, creativity and inspirational learning and teaching through #ExpressiveArts @angelajaap.bsky.social @kirstyferns.bsky.social

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Glasgow CREATE – Creativity and Expressive Arts Transforming Education

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 8

We met the wonderful @glasgowcreate.online at #ISATT2025 Glasgow. How are education systems across the world supporting innovation, creativity and inspirational learning and teaching through #ExpressiveArts @angelajaap.bsky.social @kirstyferns.bsky.social

blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...

Glasgow CREATE – Creativity and Expressive Arts Transforming Education

blogs.glowscotland.org.uk

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 4

Welcome to the final day of #ISATT2025, our 21st Biennial Conference! What an amazing week we have had exploring « Quality Teaching for a More Equitable World » with delegates from across the globe 🌍 @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgvc.bsky.social @ioz100.bsky.social @margery25.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 4

And it’s a wrap for #ISATT2025 Thank you everyone across and beyond our #ISATT community. We have loved hosting the conference in #Glasgow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
The big question is …….
……….. Where next?
🇬🇧? 🇫🇷? 🇮🇸? 🇨🇱? 🌒? See you at #ISATT2027 ❤️

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 1

Powerful keynote from Professor A. Lin Goodwin @bostoncollege.bsky.social “We need to reclaim the humanity of teaching”. #ISATT2025 @centcs.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @margery25.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 1

“Aspiring to transform”. Thank you A. Lin Goodwin for such a compelling keynote. #ISATT2025 @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @angelajaap.bsky.social @ioz100.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 1

Our conference chair @ioz100.bsky.social welcoming our first keynote speaker, Professor Cheryl Craig #ISATT2025

“International Teacher Education: Where do we go from here?”

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Dr A. Webster @drawebster.bsky.social · Jun 30

Had a brilliant time at today’s #ISATT2025 student pre-conference — huge thanks to the organisers, both staff and students, for the warm welcome. I really enjoyed the presentations and the honest, thoughtful conversations about their PhD journeys. @uofglasgow.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 1

Welcome #ISATT from #Glasgow City Council’s Executive Director of Education Services, Dr Douglas Hutchison @douglashutchison.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 1

It’s Our Home #Glasgow Welcome #ISATT from our children and congratulations Glasgow on #850Years youtu.be/Ysr8rjAWS-Q?...

Transcript in the video description.

@douglashutchison.bsky.social @glasgowcreate.online @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 1

Welcome to #ISATT2025
Our 21st Biennial Conference starts today, 1st July 2025! Our fabulous professional services team is ready for registration in the James McCune Smith building. @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgvc.bsky.social @susiewh.bsky.social @ioz100.bsky.social @margery25.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 1

A warm welcome to #ISATT2025 from Professor Margery McMahon @margery25.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgvc.bsky.social @ioz100.bsky.social

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SERA Science Network @serasciencenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 30

Hello from the SERA (Scottish Educational Research Association) Science Network. We are a newly formed Network and will be posting more information as soon as we can, including information about our inaugural event. Stay tuned for more info!

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jun 30

Welcome to our #ISATT2025 pre-conference! www.conftool.pro/isatt2025/in... @angelajaap.bsky.social @drlaurenboath.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jun 30

What a fabulous end to the #ISATT2025 student pre-conference, with a reception and a tour of the Huntarian
Museum. Thank you to all of the organisers, presenters and participants for a fantastic day! @uofglasgow.bsky.social @angelajaap.bsky.social @ioz100.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jun 29

Our #ISATT2025 conference takes place mainly in the James McCune Smith Learning Hub, named after the prominent civil rights activist and first African American to be awarded a medical degree, awarded by the @uofglasgow.bsky.social in 1837. @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/ja...

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jun 26

We are ready for you #ISATT2025 Tremendous work from our professional services team on final preparations and 450+ delegate packs! @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @ioz100.bsky.social @angelajaap.bsky.social @drlaurenboath.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @margery25.bsky.social @centcs.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jun 24

We look forward to welcoming over 450 delegates from across the world to #Glasgow for #ISATT2025! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Where in the world are you travelling from? 🌍
@angelajaap.bsky.social @margery25.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @centcs.bsky.social
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · Jun 20

Really looking forward to this! Get in touch if you’d like to exhibit? @angelajaap.bsky.social @enuteachered.bsky.social @edisglasgow.bsky.social @uofgcreativeart.bsky.social @rcsofficial.bsky.social @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social @ytartsscot.bsky.social

CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Jun 20

Creative Careers Day - a chance to explore pathways in the creative industries through a careers fayre-style event.

We’re on the lookout for inspiring people from across:
• Art & Design
• Dance
• Drama
• Film & Screen
• Music
• Music Technology
• Photography

Get in touch if you can help!

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