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Moray House School of Education and Sport
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Top 20 globally for Education and Sport-related studies. For almost 200 years, our staff, students and alumni have influenced, improved and transformed learning, teaching and policy worldwide. Study with us! https://education-sport.ed.ac.uk
Huge thanks to our University support services, local partners, & all the students who joined the MHSES Wellbeing Pop-Up! A brilliant collaboration with the Student Wellbeing Service — from wellbeing chats to festive safety tips and creative fun. A great reminder that support is always here for you.
December 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🌟 Join Us Today for the MHSES Wellbeing Pop-Up! 🌟
Open to all UG, PGT & PGR MHSES students — staff welcome too!

Take a break from winter pressure and drop into our interactive wellbeing space, inspired by the Five Ways to Wellbeing.

Full details on the MHSES Students Hub.
December 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Last month the Scottish Centre of Olympic Research & Education (SCORE) hosted Judith McCleary, CEO of JudoScotland. She shared valuable insights on governance in Scottish sport, the changes made under her leadership, & ongoing challenges. Staff & students from ISPEHS joined for a great discussion.
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Great week delivering the ISAK Level 1 course for MSc Strength & Conditioning, MSc Dance Science, UoE staff & partners. Huge thanks to Marianne Hayward for leading, & well done to all who took part! Applications for the MSc Strength & Conditioning (2026/27) open: study.ed.ac.uk/programmes/p...
December 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Congrats to all our incredible graduates🎓
What a fantastic day of celebration yesterday - full of pride, joy, & huge achievements. We loved sharing every moment with you, & we hope the celebrations continued long into the night! 🎉Here's to your next adventure, Class of 2025 - we're so proud of you!👏
November 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Today’s the day — Graduation! 🎓✨
We’re thrilled to be celebrating with all of our graduating students. Please feel free to tag us in your photos — we’d love to see and share in your achievements.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 — we’re incredibly proud of you! 🎉
Watch online: lnkd.in/ev7DwXBN
November 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Dr Lisa Fernandes and Dr Martin Toye were thrilled to accompany some of our inclusive education students to Calaiswood school in Dunfermline where Headteacher Laura Spence was kind enough to share with us the fantastic work she is leading to advance inclusion.
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The 4th Annual PECP Conference is underway, led by our Year 2 Physical Education class reps. Amanda Campbell opened the day interviewing keynote speaker John Campbell on Determination & Resilience. John—former pro alpine skier & ultra-athlete sparked plenty of great questions from our delegates.
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Thinking about advancing your career in language education? Join our Programme Directors in TESOL, Language Education, and Language & Intercultural Communication for a brief overview & Q&A on study options, course content, & future pathways.
🗓️20 Nov
🕚11 - 12
📍Online
Register: edin.ac/43gcbiM
November 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Interested in pursuing a Research Degree at Moray House?
Join Dr Dario Banegas, Director of Postgraduate Research, for an online session exploring our PhD & MSc by Research programmes.
📅 20 November 2025
⏰ 09:30–10:30
👉 Register here: edin.ac/43gcbiM
November 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🌍 Curious about how education and development differ around the world?
Join Dr Lindsey Horner, Programme Director for the MSc Comparative Education & International Development, to learn how this degree helps you explore and address global inequalities in education.
👉 Book now: edin.ac/43gcbiM
November 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Applying for the PGDE Secondary? Join our in-person Application & Interview Prep Workshop to boost your confidence & get ready for your ITE application.
🗓️12 December
🕔5 PM - 7 PM
📍Holyrood Campus
Hear from admissions & programme staff, ask questions, & get valuable insights.
Book: edin.ac/3LRooV2
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Interested in advancing your career in Inclusive Education?
Join Dr Lisa Fernandes and Dr Martin Toye for an overview of our MSc Inclusive Education and PgDip pathways for teachers of Deaf and Visually Impaired learners.
📅 Wed 19 Nov 2025 | 🕚 11–12 pm (Online)
👉 Register: edin.ac/43gcbiM
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Year 2 Sport Management students spent the morning at Murrayfield learning about facility, event, and gameday operations — including a Q&A with managers and a behind-the-scenes tour of the locker rooms and pitch.

Big thanks to Jojo and the team at Murrayfield for such an incredible opportunity!
November 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
PGDE Secondary History students recently visited Comely Bank Cemetery with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. 🌿
The tour offered powerful insight into the stories behind the headstones and the CWGC’s work preserving these places of remembrance.
October 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🎓 Want to become a teacher?
Join our PGDE sessions to learn how you can take the most direct route into teaching. Hear from Programme Directors Dr Sue Chapman & Steve McLeister, our admissions team, alumni, & get your questions answered.
📅Primary: 2–3pm
📅Secondary: 3:30–4:30pm
🔗Book: edin.ac/4hff0q0
October 15, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🎓 Thinking about postgraduate study?
Join Moray House School of Education and Sport for our Postgraduate Virtual Open Days (19 - 21 Nov) to explore our PGT & PGR programmes, meet academics, and discover how our community is shaping change in education, sport, and society. 💻 Book now: edin.ac/3ILyZQu
October 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Dr Jung-Woo (Jay) Lee & Dr Louis Nolte recently represented the Scottish Centre of Olympic Research & Education at the Olympic Studies Centre, German Sport University Cologne.
They taught on the IOC-supported Master’s in Olympic Studies & visited the German Sports & Olympia Museum.
October 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Are you looking for funding to support your project or initiatives? Alumni-funded Student Experience Grants annual round is open for applications and the good news is you are probably eligible to apply!
Deadline 6 Nov 2025 student-experience-grants.ed.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The Scottish Centre of Olympic Research & Education (SCORE) welcomed Craig Burn from sportscotland as part of our Olympic Studies Seminar Series. He shared insights on challenges in Scotland’s sport industry & how events (2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games) will shape future talent & high performance.
October 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Dr Michele Saraiva Carilo and workshop 1 MSc Language and Intercultural Communication students had a great discussion about how key concepts in Language and Intercultural Communication Pedagogy can be visited and revisited based on diverse sociocultural contexts.
October 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
☕ Moray House students – we’re waiting for you at the Community Café! Looking for a place to unwind, meet new people, & feel part of the MHSES community? The Community Café (within Levels Café) is just the spot. We’re here until 3:30pm today – so pop by, grab a cuppa, & connect with your community.
September 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This morning, our MSc Inclusive Education students took a walk up Arthur’s Seat ⛰️🌿 A perfect chance to connect, build friendships, and enjoy the fresh air together! 💬✨
September 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🧁✨ The cakes are ready! Will you be joining us today for the Holyrood Macmillan Bake Sale?
📍 The Nook, Lower Ground Floor, Paterson’s Land
🕙 10am – 1pm
Every slice and sweet treat helps raise money for people living with cancer 💚
September 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🎉 We’re Number 1! 🎉
Delighted to share that Moray House has been ranked #1 in Education and #20 in Sport in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. 🏆✨
A huge thank you to our staff, students, and community who make this achievement possible. 💙
Find out more: edin.ac/4pyi5Fd
September 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM