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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 1d

New paper! 🤩

Ho, @kamenopoulou.bsky.social and Pinto's new paper, 'Facilitating expression beyond speech: Methods for engaging students with Complex Communication Needs (CCN) in research and educational practice', is out now.

Read it here:

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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 1d

The call for abstracts for the 2026 London International Conference on Inclusive Education is now open! 👏👏

Submit your proposal and join us for what promises to be another fantastic conference!

All details at licie.co.uk

Picture of the London International Conference on Inclusive Education banner.

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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 12d

This new Department for Education report, led by @cantalek.bsky.social and colleagues at @ioe.bsky.social provides an up-to-date understanding of the identification, support and collaborative practices for children with #SEND.

Read their full findings here 👉

Identifying and supporting the needs of children with SEND in mainstream settings

Findings from a series of rapid evidence assessments on what works to identify and support the needs of children and young people with SEND in mainstream and early years settings.

www.gov.uk

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 12d

Proud to share our latest report on good practices for supporting learners with sensory and physical needs in mainstream schools!
#SensoryNeeds #PhysicalNeeds #ComplexNeeds
#InclusiveEducation

@cantalek.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 29d

Excited to be part of this ground-breaking research project as member of the advisory board!
@ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social

Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre (DCAL) @dcal-ucl.bsky.social · Sep 5

Exciting news – Kate Rowley has been awarded a £1.4M European Research Council (ERC) grant (#ERCStG | @erc.europa.eu) for a 5-year project on tactile BSL in the UK. Starts Jan 2026.
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Groundbreaking Research on Tactile British Sign Language

Kate Rowley has been awarded a £1.4M ERC grant to lead a 5-year study into tactile British Sign Language, used by deafblind people across the UK.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre (DCAL) @dcal-ucl.bsky.social · Sep 5

Exciting news – Kate Rowley has been awarded a £1.4M European Research Council (ERC) grant (#ERCStG | @erc.europa.eu) for a 5-year project on tactile BSL in the UK. Starts Jan 2026.
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

Groundbreaking Research on Tactile British Sign Language

Kate Rowley has been awarded a £1.4M ERC grant to lead a 5-year study into tactile British Sign Language, used by deafblind people across the UK.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Aug 1

Full article: Facilitating the friendships of students with complex communication needs, with Dr Hui Jun Ho and Dr Cynthia Pinto
@dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social ✨
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Facilitating the friendships of students with complex communication needs

Friendships are important for well-being, but scant research has focused on the friendships of those with complex communication needs (CCN). This study explored how parents and teachers facilitate ...

www.tandfonline.com

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Jul 12

I finished reading #TheSafekeep and I loved it!
Highly recommend if you're looking for something unforgettable 💙
www.goodreads.com/book/show/19...

#FridayReads

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Mar 20

Applications still open for UCL's MA Special & Inclusive Education!

Study with world-leading experts, in vibrant London, network globally.

Visa deadline: 27/06/25. Non-visa: 29/08/25.

Transform your career in inclusive education!

#UCL #InclusiveEducation #HigherEd
@ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · May 15

Happy World Accessibility Day 2025!
Let's all work together to make the world a more inclusive, equitable and beautiful place - we can do it!

#Accessibility #InclusiveEducation #SensoryNeeds #InclusiveDesign

UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · Mar 20

1/ To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Leda @kamenopoulou.bsky.social and Ben Watson break down six myths about accessibility. @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social

Read in more detail on the #IOEBlog: blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2025/03/...

Six myths and facts about accessibility. Share and save.

Myth 1: Accessibility is for disabled people. Fact: Accessibility recognises the many different ways humans perceive, experience and connect with the world.

Myth 2: Accessibility is ramps and lifts. Fact: Accessibility is more than physical access. It includes digital platforms, live events and teaching.

Myth 3: Accessibility is expertise. Fact: Accessibility is a constant learning journey. If you are proactive, your expertise will grow.

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Apr 11

Great piece about our recent work on advancing inclusive education in #Paraguay and #Uruguay with
@drzacharywalker.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
We are grateful to @ucl-global.bsky.social for funding this project!
#InclusiveEducation #SDGs
www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/case-stu...

Advancing inclusive education in South America: lessons learned

Professor Zachary Walker and Dr Leda Kamenopoulou used UCL Global Engagement Funds to advance inclusive education through collaboration in South America.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Global Engagement @ucl-global.bsky.social · Apr 11

How can educators create more inclusive classrooms for children with disabilities in South America?

@ioe.bsky.social researchers explored this with partners in Colombia, Peru & Brazil—supported by @ucl.ac.uk Global Engagement Funds.

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Advancing inclusive education in South America: lessons learned

Professor Zachary Walker and Dr Leda Kamenopoulou used UCL Global Engagement Funds to advance inclusive education through collaboration in South America.

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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · Apr 3

What is and what is not #accessibility?

On this @ioe.bsky.social blog, Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social and Ben Watson break down six myths about accessibility.

Read more at the link!

Six myths and facts about accessibility

In this blog post, we bust six common misconceptions about accessibility and show how accessibility benefits everyone… (read more)

blogs.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · Mar 20

1/ To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Leda @kamenopoulou.bsky.social and Ben Watson break down six myths about accessibility. @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social

Read in more detail on the #IOEBlog: blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2025/03/...

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Mar 20

www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

Special and Inclusive Education MA

The Special and Inclusive Education MA will develop students' knowledge of special educational needs (SEN) and inclusive education. Students will be introduced to cutting-edge theory and research and ...

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Mar 20

Applications still open for UCL's MA Special & Inclusive Education!

Study with world-leading experts, in vibrant London, network globally.

Visa deadline: 27/06/25. Non-visa: 29/08/25.

Transform your career in inclusive education!

#UCL #InclusiveEducation #HigherEd
@ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Mar 17

Congratulations to my fabulous doctoral student @gabriellapreyes.bsky.social on her first publication! 👏
journals.cilip.org.uk/catalogue-an...

#InclusiveCataloguing
#InclusiveEducation
#ProudSupervisor @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social

View of Cataloging the Empire

journals.cilip.org.uk

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Mar 12

New IOE blog with Ben Watson out now!
'Accessibility is not my responsibility' and other common myths that we bust one by one - read on!
#Accessibility #InclusiveEducation #SensoryNeeds #InclusiveDesign
@ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2025/03/...

Six myths and facts about accessibility

In this blog post, we bust six common misconceptions about accessibility and show how accessibility benefits everyone… (read more)

blogs.ucl.ac.uk

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Mar 12

When you turn a corner and bump into all the wonderful year 2 Habilitation students! Their bright smiles, warm hugs and good vibes made my day. Soon they will be qualified Hab specialists - so proud!
@davidturton.bsky.social @mobilitymort.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social

Students sitting and standing in the level 5 corridor inside 20 Bedford Way, the Institute of Education (IOE) bundling.

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Professor Zachary Walker @drzacharywalker.bsky.social · Mar 12

This is nice. @ioe.bsky.social #1 in the world for the 12th year in a row. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...

UCL ranks number one in the world for education and architecture & built environment

UCL has retained its number one position for both education and for architecture and the built environment in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Feb 25

Thank you to the @dbiconnect.bsky.social Research Network for featuring our research project in your video campaign!
#deafblindness #AssistiveTechnology #GlobalSouth

Deafblind International DbI @dbiconnect.bsky.social · Feb 25

Researchers from three continents are discussing an exploratory study titled "My Assistive Technology Framework Outcomes." Watch this video to learn how this research expands knowledge in the field of deafblindness.
youtu.be/41EBo_d34oA
#dbi #deafblindness #research #MYATOF

My Assistive Technology Outcomes Framework

YouTube video by Deafblind International

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Feb 21

Quito! 💛

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Feb 19

Enjoyed making a short video about our research project with @walterwittich.bsky.social and @peterjsimcock.bsky.social, for @dbiconnect.bsky.social who supported the pilot phase -watch this space!

www.chsglobalpartnerships.com/growing-bein...

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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · Feb 7

Congratulations Leda! 🙌🙌

We're lucky to have such great colleagues in our department!

Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · Feb 6

Yay to me, I have just qualified as Senior Fellow of the
Advance HE @advancehe.bsky.social!!
Thanks ever so much to Prof. Zachary Walker @drzacharywalker.bsky.social and Dr Jess Hayton, for supporting my application 💙
@ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social

Many congratulations, the Panel agreed you should be recognised as a Senior Fellow. They commended your application for the following:
• Your commitment to inclusivity is second to none and is a shining example others should learn from. Your approach to supporting others is clear and working across institutions is a clear demonstration of SF.

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