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Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds @sspatleeds.bsky.social · 6d

Want to present at the 2026 Leeds Disability Studies Conference?

✅ Submissions are open for papers that engage with, challenge or provoke the principles & practice of Disability Studies - within or beyond the discipline.

‼️Abstract deadline: 12 Nov.

More info: https://ow.ly/OQ8Q50X5yKR

#CDS26

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · 3d

It’s Dyslexia Awareness Week, dedicated to raising awareness of dyslexia and to challenge misconceptions. The goal of this week is to work towards a society where dyslexia is understood and accepted.

Find out more here: bit.ly/4gXDVhI
Access free resources from the BBC here: bit.ly/46CMBqo

Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · 3d

It’s Dyspraxia Awareness Week, providing opportunities for educators, families, medical professionals, and those who have dyspraxia to learn more and share about it.

Find out more here: dyspraxic.me.uk/dyspraxia-aw...

#DyspraxiaAwareness #DyspraxiaSupport #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · 4d

Today is World Teachers’ Day! An annual event which takes place on the 5th of October every year, the day is dedicated to honouring and appreciating the contributions of educators all across the globe.

To all teachers, thank you!

#NationalTeachersDay #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters

Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · 5d

October is ADHD Awareness Month. This month long campaign aims to raise awareness about ADHD, to educate the public, and to provide support to individuals and families affected by ADHD.

Find out more: www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodiversity #ADHD

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · 6d

Highlighting the role of School Library Services in enriching learning, new article by Prof. Paula Clarke and Dr Lucy Taylor discusses their research, and the vital role that a well-stocked library plays within schools.

Read more here: bit.ly/4pSqC6f

#SchoolLibraryServices #EducationalResources

Researchers highlight the critical role of School Library Services in enriching learning

A new article written by Professor Paula Clarke and Dr Lucy Taylor discusses their research, and the vital role that a well-stocked library plays within schools.

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · 9d

Is it Ask a Stupid Question Day already? Created in the 1980s to encourage students to ask more questions in the classroom, Ask a Stupid Question Day aims to encourage the idea that even a stupid question is important

#AskAStupidQuestionDay #CuriosityMatters #EmbraceQuestions

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Leeds Institute for Societal Futures @societal.bsky.social · 10d

💥 Today is the day 💥

🎉 Join us at our Leeds Institute for Societal Futures launch event - we want to know what YOU think are the biggest challenges to address in our 4 challenge areas.

🕒 3–5pm | 📍Great Hall, University of Leeds

🎫 Register bit.ly/46dcU54

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A crowd of people at a demonstration, a child on someone's shoulders is holding up a display board with scribbles on - text says University of Leeds and Leeds Institute for Societal Futures

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · 13d

Happy National Teaching Assistants Day! Today is dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions that teaching assistants offer in schools and educational institutions.
To all teaching assistants – Thank you!

www.nationalteachingassistantsday.co.uk

#NationalTeachingAssistantsDay

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · 14d

Happy World School Milk Day! School milk itself has been provided in the UK since the education act of 1906 which encouraged all education authorities to provide free school meals for children.

#WorldSchoolMilkDay #NutritionForAll #HealthyKids #DairyEducation #SchoolWellness

Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · 19d

RSEC18, organised by postgraduate researchers from the School of Education, brought together students and academics from across disciplines to engage with the theme: “Complexity in Research: Researcher–Participant Dynamic Interactions.”.

Read more here: bit.ly/4ny0NGA

#Research #Conference

Exploring complexity in research: reflections from the 18th Research Students’ Education Conference

On 3 July 2025, the University of Leeds was proud to host the 18th annual Research Students’ Education Conference (RSEC18).

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Leeds Institute for Societal Futures @societal.bsky.social · 22d

Society needs to change - let's change it together

We’re evolving. LSSI has expanded its remit, focus and priorities and become Leeds Institute for Societal Futures. We’re here to change society for the better, but we need your help.

Find out who we are at societal.leeds.ac.uk

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · 28d

Read about the Concept Cat trial here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and...

Concept Cat - trial

Trial to test the impact of Concept Cat, a whole class teaching methodology for early verbal concepts (part of the widely used book ‘Word Aware 2’).

educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk

Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · 28d

Professor of Early Years Education, Louise Tracey, features on the 'How to Fix...' podcast, discussing how to make sure every child has the best start in life.

Listen to the podcast here: podfollow.com/how-to-fix-1...

#Podcast #Research #Childcare

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · Sep 8

International Literacy Day has been celebrated on the 8th of September since 1967 to highlight the critical importance of literacy to all countries and cultures.

Read more here: bit.ly/42mUxcv 📖

#InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyMatters #ReadToSucceed #EmpowerThroughEducation #LifelongLearning

Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · Sep 5

Listen as Professor Judith Hanks talks about her role in ethics review and discusses her experiences as an ethics reviewer, challenges she has encountered, misconceptions, and ways towards supporting a positive research culture.

Listen here: bit.ly/41Agl4b

Read more here: bit.ly/3VyV1sh

(Episode 125) Beyond the hurdle: The hidden work of ethics reviewers

Quickly and easily listen to Research Culture Uncovered for free!

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · Jul 30

Dr Syafiq Mat Noor, Lecturer in Climate Change Education, has accepted an invitation to join the Leeds Climate Commission for School Climate Action.

You can read about the commission here:
lnkd.in/eDPmBsN8

Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · Jul 25

A pilot study led by Professor Louise Tracey with Dr Erin Dysart and Dr Aimee Code provides evidence that training for childminders can support and improve language development in early years children.

Read more about the study and next steps here: bit.ly/459uKFu

@theeef.bsky.social
#AcademicSky

Childminder training study suggests language improvements in children

Pilot study provides evidence that training for childminders can support and improve language development in early years children.

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · Jul 22

The School of Education at the University of Leeds is recruiting a lecturer in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Find out more here:
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer in TESOL

Are you looking for a role in a thriving school in a Russell Group University? Do you have expertise in the field of TESOL, including excellent experience of teaching an international student cohort? ...

jobs.leeds.ac.uk

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · Jul 21

The School of Education at the University of Leeds is recruiting lecturers in Psychology with Education and Primary Education. Find out more here:

Psychology with Education: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Primary Education: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer in Psychology with Education

Are you looking for a role in a thriving school in a Russell Group University? Do you have teaching expertise in the field of psychology and education? Do you have a strong and growing research record...

jobs.leeds.ac.uk

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · Jul 2

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · Jul 2

'Tackling academic language and supporting transition'

A new blog post co-authored by Professor Alice Deignan, School of Education, and teacher Marcus Jones has been published by the National Literacy Trust this week

You can read it here: bit.ly/4l6WAJ5

#LanguageResearch #Education #AcademicSky

Tackling academic language and supporting transition | National Literacy Trust

Alice Deignan and Marcus Jones explore the challenges of transition.

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · Jun 12

Following our League Table result successes last year, we have once again risen in the Complete University Guide's rankings for 2026 and now sit in 10th place for Education in the UK while remaining in 1st for Childhood Studies!

Read more here: bit.ly/4jKscTm

#Education #UniversityLife #HigherEd

Complete University Guide Success

Education successes in this years early University League Table results.

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Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · Jun 5

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️As part of #PrideMonth, we’re spotlighting Faculty colleagues Paul Johnson’s and Ilias Trispiotis’ work driving progress for LGBTQ+ rights. Two of the pioneering individuals at Leeds making a positive impact in the Pride space.

🔗 Read more: spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-pride-...

#PrideMonth

Leeds Pride 25

Leeds Pride 25 celebrates LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from the global Leeds community making a positive impact in the Pride space.

spotlight.leeds.ac.uk

Education at the University of Leeds @educationatleeds.bsky.social · May 15

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