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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 1d

This event on teacher knowledge in the #FurtherEducation and #Skills sector is coming up on Thursday 💡

Join us to reflect on how we can better support teachers in FE. More info ➡️ bit.ly/46mSCax

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 14d

📢 SEMINAR: Teacher knowledge, re-contextualisation and the case of the burnt cream: Implications for mentoring in the FE and Skills sector and beyond.

Join us in-person or online to reflect on how we can better support teachers in FE.

More info ➡️ bit.ly/46mSCax

Teacher Education Seminar: Teacher knowledge, re-contextualization and the case of the burnt cream: Implications for mentoring in the FE and Skills sector and beyond

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Robert Woore @robertwoore.bsky.social · 1d

A multilingual welcome to Oxford from our new MSc ALSLA cohort here @education.ox.ac.uk

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 1d

Picture This: The Robson Orr Visual Literacy Research Initiative is a partnership between the Robson Orr Foundation, the Department of Education and GLAM at @ox.ac.uk Government Art Collection and Art UK.

Find out more about getting involved ➡️ www.education.ox.ac.uk/news/schools...

Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 1d

UK teachers – get your school involved in Picture This: The Robson Orr Visual Literacy Research Initiative 🎨

Through free CPD, give your students aged 7-12 the chance to use art as a powerful language for learning, expression, and connection.

Register interest ➡️ bit.ly/4o02xbK
#PictureThisResearch

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 2d

New research: School exclusions in England increased after the Covid-19 pandemic, disproportionately affecting pupils with SEND, those in care, children living in poverty, and some ethnic groups

Read Dr Ian Thompson and Professor Harry Daniels’ new article in Teachers College Record➡️ bit.ly/46BtNaW

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Oxford Social Sciences Division @socsci.ox.ac.uk · 6d

Congratulations Dr Catherine Hamilton @cateh.bsky.social @education.ox.ac.uk ) on receiving a #TeachingExcellence Award!

🌟Feedback from students highlights Dr Hamilton's engaging teaching style and the positive impact of her efforts on their learning outcomes.

www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/article/winn...

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 7d

How can we confront race and class injustices in education and reimagine schooling for justice & equity? ⚖️

🎧 Listen to Dialogues on Educational Justice – a new podcast from the Reparative Futures of Education (Repair-Ed) project, featuring educators, activists & students: bit.ly/48P13g6 #Edusky

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Amelia Farber @ameliafarber.bsky.social · 7d

Defended and discussed my PhD thesis on local ecological knowledge and environmental education with children in the Galápagos Islands through the @education.ox.ac.uk! Thank you to my examiners, @liamguilfoyle.bsky.social and Diego Román, and supervisors @steveputtick.bsky.social and Ann Childs!

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 13d

Last week, we hosted the inaugural AI in Education at Oxford University (AIEOU) Hub Conference, bringing together 100+ global experts to explore how AI can transform education while keeping equity, inclusion & human values at the core. More ➡️ www.education.ox.ac.uk/news/global-... @socsci.ox.ac.uk

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 14d

📢 SEMINAR: Teacher knowledge, re-contextualisation and the case of the burnt cream: Implications for mentoring in the FE and Skills sector and beyond.

Join us in-person or online to reflect on how we can better support teachers in FE.

More info ➡️ bit.ly/46mSCax

Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 15d

🎙️ How can teachers become confident questioners of new education initiatives?

David Schley (@senseaboutsci.bsky.social) & Hamish Chalmers discuss new guidance on what questions to ask to make informed decisions about what’s truly worthwhile.

🔗 Listen: podcasts.ox.ac.uk/confident-qu...

#Edusky

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 15d

Meet our Fellow Prof Steve Strand OBE, Prof of Education at @education.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk. Steve’s research focuses on equity issues and social justice in relation to educational outcomes. Find out more about Steve ➡️ acss.org.uk/professor-st...

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 20d

🌍 WEBINAR: What to read for climate & nature in the classroom

Join Megan Murray-Pepper, Phoebe Mortimer & Nicole Dingwall to explore literature that sparks discussion of ecological themes in English classrooms.

📅 23 Oct, 4:15pm
Register: bit.ly/4nGMyzu

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 21d

Experts in AI and Education from across the globe are in Oxford for the inaugural conference of the @ai-e-ou.bsky.social Hub 💡

Day 1 was a huge success, with over 40 presentations and plenty of chances for networking and discussions. Roll on Day 2!

#Edusky #AI #Education #Academicsky

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CGHE @cghe.bsky.social · 28d

Brexit, EU Students and UK Higher Education

This open access book examines the effects of Brexit on UK higher education, based on the largest academic research project conducted in the UK across 12 universities in all four nations.

Find out more bit.ly/3JTYdw8

Or download the PDF bit.ly/41KY7wS

Brexit, EU Students and UK Higher Education

This open access book examines the effects of Brexit on UK higher education, based on the largest academic research project conducted in the UK across 12 univer…

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · 29d

New research. Fresh insights. Upcoming webinars.

📩 Sign up to our Rees Centre newsletter: bit.ly/47BYqOs

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · 29d

🎧 New Deanery Digests pod episode: What are the benefits of coaching as part of Early Years Continued Professional Development?

Professor Kathy Sylva OBE discusses the evaluation of the 'Experts and Mentors' CPD programme for #EarlyYears educators.

Listen now ➡️ bit.ly/42mgmc6
#Edusky #OxEdDeanery

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Academy of Social Sciences @acadsocsciences.bsky.social · Sep 8

New Fellow Prof Steve Strand OBE is Professor of Education at @education.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk! His research explores ethnic, social class & gender gaps in a wide range of educational outcomes, as well as the interface between equity and school effectiveness. ➡️ acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · Sep 8

Congratulations to Professor Steve Strand OBE on being elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

Professor Strand has been elected for his significant contributions in the fields of equity and social justice in education. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4m0S1Qb

@acadsocsciences.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

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Rees Centre @reescentre.bsky.social · Sep 5

The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence is changing the way social workers produce case recordings & make use of information.

Listen to podcast by the Children's Information Project bit.ly/4gfJo3c

➡️What opportunities are there for the use of GenAI in social work?

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · Sep 5

🌍 We're looking for schools in England to take part in new research on how climate change & Net Zero concepts are taught in KS3.

Schools will benefit from CPD opportunities and early access to the Oxford Net Zero Education Framework.

📩 Register interest by 12 Sept: bit.ly/3VywHGY #Edusky

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · Sep 4

We’re delighted to announce that Professor @rachelbrooks.bsky.social (Professor of Higher Education) has been appointed to the Education sub-panel of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 @ref2029.bsky.social.

Read more: bit.ly/3JESI4q

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · Sep 4

📣 We're seeking to appoint an Associate Professor of Language Education, in association with @stannescollege.bsky.social

The post holder will conduct internationally leading research on applied linguistics and language education.

🔗 Apply by 24 September: bit.ly/4lXPu9C

#Edusky #Academicsky

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Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · Sep 3

One for your diaries - our Public Seminar Series is back for the new academic year!

Join Dr Joanne Caddy (@oecd-ocde.bsky.social) for a talk on 'Building Skills for Citizen Participation' on 10 November.

Registration open now ➡️ forms.office.com/e/mqFYx5PmX0

Department of Education, University of Oxford @education.ox.ac.uk · Aug 27

Congratulations to Adrian Fernandes on winning the 2025 @uklitassociation.bsky.social Student Research Prize for his MSc Education dissertation on how secondary school English teachers responded to the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement.

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/45Qovqm

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