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@educationuom.bsky.social

Promoting public education and championing the vulnerable since 1890. Part of @UoMhums.bsky.social at @uniofmanchester.bsky.social.

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Really important work here from MIE’s @profstevenjones.bsky.social, calling for stronger accountability and greater transparency in university governance.

04.12.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Manchester Access Programme 2026 application now open < Social Responsibility

Applications are open now for our Manchester Access Programme πŸ’œ
A programme aimed to inspire talented, local year 12 students to realise their full potential and benefit from an excellent university education, regardless of their background.

www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk/all-news/man...

02.12.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Important research here from MIE colleagues on the lingering consequences of the pandemic, which continue to exacerbate inequalities in education.

27.11.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Everyone is welcome at this, organised by MIE’s Teacher Education and Professional Learning (TEPL) research & scholarship group as part of the excellent Sarah Fielden lecture series.

26.11.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join @educationuom.bsky.social colleagues for this online discussion of anti-racist pedagogy on 2 December πŸ‘‡

19.11.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really good session today - no room full of adults can resist a creative activity!

11.11.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New study shows AI enhances teacher development Research from the Manchester Institute of Education offers vital early insights into how AI tools can be responsibly and effectively embedded into teacher training. The preliminary findings from year ...

πŸ“ New research shows AI can enhance teacher development, not replace it.

A study from the Manchester Institute of Education (@educationuom.bsky.social) reveals how AI, when used thoughtfully, can deepen learning for trainee teachers.

πŸ”—: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...

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11.11.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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UK universities block Afghan students as visa rules tighten More institutions pause recruitment from countries seen as high risk in response to increased scrutiny by the Home Office

Senior Lecturer in International Education @jlmittelmeier.bsky.social from @educationuom.bsky.social spoke to @timeshighered.bsky.social about some UK universities stopping accepting applications from students based in Afghanistan, due to visa fears πŸ‘‰ www.timeshighereducation.com/news/uk-univ...

31.10.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Another interesting (and important) piece in @theconversation.com from an MIE colleague ⬇️

30.10.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What are V-levels, England’s new post-16 qualification, and will they improve vocational education? Students may be able to choose several V-levels in different subjects or even mix and match them with A-levels.

What are V-levels and will they improve vocational education for young people?
@drlizgregory.bsky.social from @educationuom.bsky.social explains in this piece for @theconversation.com πŸ‘‰ theconversation.com/what-are-v-l...

24.10.2025 07:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Research from @beewelluk.bsky.social into the scale of the use of isolation within schools highlighted in @theguardian.com, with researchers from @educationuom.bsky.social carrying out the first large-scale investigation into internal exclusion πŸ‘‡

23.10.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you a high-school or college student working part-time while studying in Manchester? Learn about your rights, share experiences & connect with support at this free interactive session

πŸ“ Manchester Central Library
πŸ—“οΈ Wed 29 Oct, 1:30–3:30pm
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/help-i-did...

#ESRCFestival

23.10.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Campus looking particularly beautiful today in the autumn sunshine πŸβ˜€οΈπŸ‚

22.10.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some really interesting research here from MIE’s Sarah MacQuarrie and Joanne Taberner looking at confidence building in new teachers ⬇️
@smqpsych.bsky.social

22.10.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some fantastic events happening later this week as part of the Festival of Social Science!

20.10.2025 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This looks a wonderful session - brilliant to see our new students so engaged already.

05.10.2025 16:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some great advice here from MIE’s Dr Hannah Wilkinson for new students transitioning to HE.

02.10.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is going to be a fantastic event - thanks to @smqpsych.bsky.social and team.

01.10.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Support not sanctions’ will help schools tackle absence, DfE told Schools need to be able to pay for attendance teams without β€˜starving the classroom’, MAT leader warns

Prof Caroline Bond from @educationuom.bsky.social is quoted in this piece from @tesmagazine.bsky.social about tackling school absence. She highlighted the importance of enrichment activities in tackling the mental health struggles that can affect school attendance. πŸ‘‰ www.tes.com/magazine/new...

30.09.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome, Fionnuala - and congratulations!

01.10.2025 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whether you're a new or returning SEED student, staff at our Student Support Hub are here to help you! Find the Hub on the ground floor of Humanities Bridgeford Street.

23.09.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A sign for freshers fair and a view down an almost-empty Oxford Road in the early-morning sunshine.

A sign for freshers fair and a view down an almost-empty Oxford Road in the early-morning sunshine.

The calm before the storm…
It was wonderful to see so many new and returning students on campus yesterday - looking forward to round 2 today! 😎

23.09.2025 08:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ—£οΈOur Postgraduate Research Community enjoyed a workshop today called 'Discovering your Academic Voice', led by Prof Susie Miles from @educationuom.bsky.social.

It focused on presentation skills and elevator pitches, ready for their next conference!

@uom-humsdocacad.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk

17.09.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mentoring programme gives big mental health boost to LGBTQIA+ teens A mentoring programme for LGBTQIA+ young people is making a real difference to their mental health, according to new research from The University of Manchester.The programme, called Free2B, pairs youn...

Research carried out by @educationuom.bsky.social colleagues with support from @beewelluk.bsky.social shows the benefits of a mentoring programme for LGBTQIA+ young people πŸ‘‰
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/b...

11.09.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Young people’s views and lived experiences of physical activity interventions aimed at improving their mental health: a systematic literature review Rates of mental illness, particularly for children and young people, have escalated in recent years, with nearly 15% of 10 to 19-year olds reporting that they have poor mental health. There is evid...

New research just published, led by Rebecca Bennett, exploring how physical physical activity interventions support young people’s mental health. Open access at tinyurl.com/55a4x56x #educationalpsychology #sportandmentalhealth @educationuom.bsky.social

10.09.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Looking forward to seeing a strong MIE presence at #BERA2025 πŸ™Œ

07.09.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations, @drcathyatkinson.bsky.social - fantastic paper!

07.09.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A list of The University of Manchester panellists at the Labour Party Conference. Listed alongside their headshots are Professors Arpana Verma, Ian Mell, Daniel Dresner, Caroline Bond and Duncan Ivison.

A list of The University of Manchester panellists at the Labour Party Conference. Listed alongside their headshots are Professors Arpana Verma, Ian Mell, Daniel Dresner, Caroline Bond and Duncan Ivison.

At this year's Labour Party Conf, among the @manchester.ac.uk expert panellists we are pleased to see:

Ian Mell, Professor in Environmental & Landscape Planning discussing housing and infrastructure

Caroline Bond, Professor of Educational Psychology discussing school absence

#UKPolicy #PPEM #MIE

08.08.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see this new open-access journal up and running - congratulations to MIE’s @jlmittelmeier.bsky.social and @selomer42.bsky.social and their co-editors.

31.07.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teens from disadvantaged areas face lower life satisfaction but not more emotional problems, new study finds New research led by experts from The University of Manchester’s Institute of Education has shed important light on how the mental wellbeing of young people is affected by the neighbourhoods they live ...

🏘️ Research led by experts from @educationuom.bsky.social β€ͺshed important light on how the mental wellbeing of young people is affected by the neighbourhoods they live in.

πŸ‘‰ Read here:
www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t....

@chrisknowles22.bsky.social @uomseed.bsky.social

31.07.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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