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Charles Forsdick @cforsdick.bsky.social · 15h

Rethinking language education: evidence for England’s Curriculum and Assessment Review

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Rethinking language education: evidence for England’s Curriculum and Assessment Review

Language education in school has significant transformational potential in terms of learners’ right to a well-rounded education and the enhancement of their life chances… (read more)

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Dr Sabine Little @sabinelittle.bsky.social · 12d

Happy European Day of Languages! I'll be sharing posts throughout the day to celebrate, starting with the amazing collaboration with Twinkl for #Sheffield City of #Languages. Free resources for teachers and schools, celebrating multilingualism! www.twinkl.co.uk/l/iij38 @sheffielduni.bsky.social

Sheffield City of Languages Partnerships - - Twinkl

A collection of resources for teachers and schools to celebrate the Sheffield: City of Languages initiative.

www.twinkl.co.uk

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Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · Sep 6

And now @janecatlin.bsky.social is taking us on a journey of art and languages for #inclusion and social justice #BAAL2025 @karen-scilt.bsky.social @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @scilt.bsky.social @strath-ioe.bsky.social @baal2025.bsky.social

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Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · Sep 6

We brought something special to #BAAL2025 today! come and join us to talk about #multilingualism, #artmaking and #sustainability @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgeducation.bsky.social

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Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · Sep 2

Excited to present with @laviniahirsu.bsky.social our arts-based framework and how we use arts-based methods in our newest project that embeds #multilingualism into Learning for Susainability #LfS! @uofgeducation.bsky.social @scilt.bsky.social @strath-ioe.bsky.social @bilingmatters25.bsky.social

BAAL Conference 2025 @baal2025.bsky.social · Sep 2

Hello folks! We’ve updated the website to include the full Book of Abstracts for this year’s conference, along with details of a couple of events happening over the weekend that we’d love you to join and will allow you to see more of the great city of Glasgow!
baal2025.wordpress.com

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Alison Phipps አሊሰን @alisonphipps.bsky.social · Aug 25

So good to see @scotnational.bsky.social stepping up with exactly what is needed in face of hysteria fanned by click-bait hungry msm - this is leadership by a small, young, smart and savvy team ❤️

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Aug 25

We have launched a series highlighting the positive stories of refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland 💙

Our team tells you why we felt this was necessary to do 👇

#refugeeswelcome #refugeesarewelcomehere

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · Aug 24

What a fantastic event! Thank you @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social and all those who have supported this great charity. #PartOfTheBiggerPicture🧩

www.justgiving.com/page/alison-...

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Li Wei 李嵬 @professorliwei.bsky.social · Aug 23

Leaning into more heritage language-learning opportunities would build international ties along with individuals’ connections to their families and communities! @sophiasgaler.bsky.social

Time for a reality check: Britain cannot be a big player on the world stage unless we speak more languages | Sophia Smith Galer

For all the talk of addressing the problem, things have got worse. Which is criminal when there is so much we could do, says journalist Sophia Smith Galer

www.theguardian.com

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Hubertine Auclert @sabine34.bsky.social · Aug 20

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

UK falling behind EU on environmental rules amid post-Brexit rollback

Exclusive: Labour ministers choosing to weaken green protections inherited from the bloc, analysis reveals

www.theguardian.com

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Dan Fisher @dx-fisher.bsky.social · Aug 13

👉OUT NOW!👈

"A Handbook of Integration with Refugees: Global Learnings from Scotland"

Edited with @alisonphipps.bsky.social and @esaldegheri.bsky.social

The book is FREE to download from www.multilingual-matters.com

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Aug 12

A national survey of educators in Scotland aims to capture how sustainability and the environment feature in Scottish educational settings.

Dr Clare Ramjan @uofgeducation.bsky.social undertook the @stir.ac.uk research with @edinburghuni.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk

Two students sitting on a bench in Kelvingrove Park, with University of Glasgow in the distance.

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Aug 12

Three Words for Forest - a filmed play exploring UK forests & climate crisis - gets new AHRC funding to expand access & spark dialogue. 🌲

@deeheddon.bsky.social

University of Glasgow filmed theatre play will help explore climate crisis impact on UK forests

A filmed theatre production has secured additional funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to expand its reach and spark discussions about the complex challenges facing UK forests...

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Jul 17

Say hello to #communiMap - a new community science app that helps you notice, share & map what matters in your neighbourhood - trees, wildlife, flooding & more.
Co-designed by UofG's @communigallant.bsky.social & local communities — it's everyday noticing turned into climate action. gla.ac/4eVwYMU

An urban garden with planters and shingle. A garden table sits next to a poly tunnel with a plant pot on top. In the background are tenement flats and colourful bunting

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julie67.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social · Jul 1

Key message from @cherylcraig.bsky.social at the ISATT Conference ‘Do the next right thing.’ @isatt2025.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social #isatt2025

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · Jul 2

Privileged to participate in this #ISATT2025 symposium with such inspiring colleagues:

Taking Stock: A Diverse and Anti-Racist Teaching Profession in Scotland

@dennisafrancis.bsky.social @khadijamohammed.bsky.social #ChereenRain #AsifChisti @uofgheadship.bsky.social @isatt2025.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 2

What a wonderful keynote presentation from Prof. Ann Lopez, inviting the #ISATT community to see teaching and learning as acts of justice and classrooms as places of radical love! #Humanity #Love #Activism for #SocialChange @drannlopez.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social

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ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thank you to our fabulous Professional Services team and our wonderful #ISATT2025 ambassadors who are doing a sterling job supporting the smooth running of each conference day! We see you ❤️❤️@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @susiewh.bsky.social @ioz100.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
www.gla.ac.uk/events/confe...

University of Glasgow - University events - Conferences - 21st ISATT Biennial Conference - Venue InformationSearch iconClose menu iconMenu icon bar 1Menu icon bar 2Menu icon bar 3

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · Jun 25

🗓️Save the date! Back by popular demand, SCILT’s Moving Forward with Languages conferences for Higher and Advanced Higher language learners will return for session 2025-26. Keep an eye on the SCILT e-bulletin in the new term for more information and registration links: loom.ly/3pjXgn8

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Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · Jun 13

We are looking for 3 artists to work with us on our #AHRC Multilingualism and Sustainability project with primary schools in Scotland 🌱 @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @karen-scilt.bsky.social @janecatlin.bsky.social Deadline: 29 June. More details: www.creativeglasgow.co.uk/sdll/ Please share!

Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning - Creative Glasgow

'Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning’ is a pioneer project that aims to support the development of new integrated approaches to learning for

www.creativeglasgow.co.uk

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Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · Jun 13

We are looking for 3 artists to work with us on our #AHRC Multilingualism and Sustainability project with primary schools in Scotland 🌱 @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @karen-scilt.bsky.social @janecatlin.bsky.social Deadline: 29 June. More details: www.creativeglasgow.co.uk/sdll/ Please share!

Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning - Creative Glasgow

'Sustainable Designs for Living and Learning’ is a pioneer project that aims to support the development of new integrated approaches to learning for

www.creativeglasgow.co.uk

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Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · Jun 11

A perfect final session of the @uofglasgow.bsky.social #Crucible2025 @lisabradley.bsky.social speaking on making space for the not-yet, interdisciplinary imagination, quilt making and translation without flattening @uofgarc.bsky.social 🌱

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Dr Sabine Little @sabinelittle.bsky.social · Jun 7

Day 7 #30dayswildmultilingual - all about caterpillars and butterflies - I know this comes up on a Saturday this year, but in past years, it has been a school favourite! #30dayswild

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Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · Jun 2

Looking forward to seeing you next Monday at this years' last ELINET LEM seminar: The Native-like speaker myth: Challenging native-like proficiency as the only measure of additional language success by Dr Alissa Keith!

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Dobrochna Futro @dobrochnafutro.bsky.social · May 25

Excited & honoured to present this Tue in "Transformative Plurilingual Education through Museums and the Arts" at Università Ca' Foscari Venezia incl. my work w/ @laviniahirsu.bsky.social @karen-scilt.bsky.social @janecatlin.bsky.social @uofgeducation.bsky.social
www.unive.it/pag/fileadmi...

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