UCL IOE PHD
UCL Institute of Education Department of Psychology and Human Development
Proud to be part of @ucl.ac.uk @ioe.bsky.social, ranked no. 1 in the world for #Education since 2014.
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- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDConference Update: Leda Kamenopoulou will be joining us at LICIE in July 2026 as a keynote speaker. Submit an abstract and book your place: licie.co.uk #SEND #Inclusion @ioe.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDThe call for papers for the London International Conference on Inclusive Education (LICIE) 2026 closes at midnight on Saturday! It's not too late to submit an abstract: licie.co.uk #SEND #Inclusion @ioe.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHD"One of the best things at IOE was the support and guidance I received from knowledgeable, approachable academics" We're also hosting a virtual open event for the Special and Inclusive Education (Specific Learning Difficulties) MA @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social 🗓️ 11 February | ⏰ 1–2pm GMT bit.ly/49WXmnE
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDConference Update: Juan Bornman will be joining us at LICIE in July 2026 as a keynote speaker. Submit an abstract and book your place: licie.co.uk #SEND #Inclusion @ioe.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDThe call for papers for the London International Conference on Inclusive Education (LICIE) 2026 is open until 31st Jan. For more info and to submit an abstract: licie.co.uk #SEND #Inclusion @ioe.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDConference Update: João Costa will be joining us at LICIE in July 2026 as a keynote speaker. Submit an abstract and book your place: licie.co.uk #SEND #Inclusion @ioe.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDLearners living in poverty, those from some minority backgrounds, and students with special needs were most impacted by school closures during the Covid-19 pandemic – finds a report co-authored by Jo Van Herwegen @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDTeaching children how to read: what works? 📚🍎 Researchers from IOE and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social say a more flexible approach is needed, one underpinned by children’s motivation for reading and the use of real books. @hhcp-ucl.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/dec/...
- We are delighted to announce that the 2026 Child Language Symposium will be hosted by the Centre for Language, Literacy and Numeracy: Research and Practice (CLLNRP) at University College London! Submit your abstract by Feb 10th, 2026 at the link here: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDCongrats Madison Lam on submitting a preprint of our #SupperClub proj osf.io/preprints/ps... + writing up a @ucl.ac.uk ChangeMaker Case Study to share lessons learned: ucl.ac.uk/changemakers... See👉 linkedin.com/feed/update/... Thx @ioe.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social staff/students!
- Interested in becoming a Level 7 qualified dyslexia teacher and assessor? @ucl.ac.uk's Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia) MA program offers a Master’s degree from the world’s #1 university for education and professional practice qualifications. www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...
- 📢 The Call for Papers for LICIE 2026 is now open! 🌍 LICIE brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from around the world to share innovative approaches to inclusive education. 🗓️ Submission deadline: Saturday 31 January 2026 🔗 Visit licie.co.uk for further details.
- The latest newsletter from the @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social is out! Read it here to find out more about some of the exciting research, policy work and events happening in the centre!
- Do you still believe that #bilingualism causes language delays? 🤔Think again! Join us for the next Multilanguage and Cognition Lab seminar, where Prof Peña will challenge some of the most persistent myths about bilingualism and #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder (DLD).
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- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDMaths Anxiety Day!☘️ #ArithmosProject funded by @researchireland.ie, led by @ucddublin.bsky.social & Technological University Dublin #cogsci #neuro #MathEd #EdTech #dyscalculia @ioe.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social @mclstrainee.bsky.social @mcls-official.bsky.social youtu.be/miW8S9VXTow
- New paper! 🤩 Roberts, Francesconi, and Flouri examined how prenatal stress timing affects children's cognitive development. They found that stress during pregnancy impacts cognitive areas depending on when it occurs. Read it here:
- 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, bringing together colleagues from around the world working on #InclusiveEducation. licie.co.uk
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDHello #tRNS lovers: 🧠 Ó Dúinín, E., Steopan J., Kessler, K., Santos, FH. Sci Rep 15, 37977 (2025) 🎯 rdcu.be/eNuQT @mcls-official.bsky.social @mclstrainee.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social #neuroskyence #cogsci #edusky #devpsy Sponsored by @ucddublin.bsky.social Ad Astra
- How much of what we think we know about #bilingualism is true? 🤔 Join us on Nov 17 for a talk by Prof Elizabeth D. Peña (UC Irvine) on the origins of bilingual myths and what research really tells us. 🔗 Book your place: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2... #Multilingualism #Linguistics #UCL #Education
- What can we learn from the COVID-19 pandemic about education, support, and progress for children and young people? Read the full report by Gillean McCluskey, Cathy Lewin, and Jo Van Herwegen 👇 🔗
- 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, bringing together colleagues from around the world. All details at licie.co.uk
- Join us on November 12th for an evening of experience sharing and brainstorming on careers and employability for people with #SEND and #neurodivergence, hosted by @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social. 👉 Secure your place now:
- How can we foster a sense of belonging for pupils? ✨ Join us on October 14th for a webinar by Susana Castro-Kemp, Daisy Loyd and Beech Lodge School. Participants will gain exclusive access to a new short course on Promoting Belonging in Schools.
- 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:
- 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
- Still time to sign up! Join us tomorrow for a free @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social seminar with Benjamin Tillotson, President of the @cecmembership.bsky.social on 'Student Centred Planning to Improve Post-Secondary Outcomes in SEND'.
- New preprint! 👏 Madison Lam & Keri Wong, Ph.D examined how a small-group career guidance workshop impacted students' career confidence, knowledge and goals. Read about it here!
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDCRAE’s @melromualdez.bsky.social and the @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social team wrote the rapid evidence report on ‘Identifying and supporting the needs of children and young people with SEND’ for the DfE Our summary of the autistic children & yp section here crae.ioe.ac.uk/rapid... 1/2
- 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 👉
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDProud 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 assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d66b...
- Considering a career as an Educational Psychologist? Join us for our #DEdPsy programme open evening on October 9th, 6-8 pm! Register at the link below.
- New preprint! 👏 Taylor, @joanna-kolak.bsky.social and colleagues share a meta-analysis on #DigitalMedia use and #SocioEmotionalDevelopment in children aged 0–6. Findings from correlational studies indicate that more media use is linked to worse outcomes. Read more here 👉
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHD📱Are you "addicted" to your phone? Dr Kaitlyn Regehr (UCL Information Studies) @artshumsucl.bsky.social spoke to #BBCBitesize to offer her top tips to help you put down your phone and keep your #screentime healthy. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDBook a tour! Find out how to make the most of our services, facilities and collections by booking your place on a free tour led by IOE library staff. They take place between 22 Sept and 9 Oct, and last 30 mins (tour) or one hour (tour and induction). Book now: tinyurl.com/6xyfv8bj
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDCan the interests of ethnic minority voters be represented by right-wing parties? ✔️ ‘The Bridge’ podcast from UCL sees an electric debate between Albie Amankona and Nels Abbey on this timely topic. Catch it now: ucl.ac.uk/about/disagreeing-w… #UCLDisagreeingWell
- In a new article, Dockrell & Marshall highlight the omission of spoken language in the Interim Report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review. They argue it must stay central to support a prospering economy, flourishing civil society, social cohesion, and democracy. 🔗
- @profandytolmie.bsky.social shares practical tips to help children build road safety skills — like judging traffic, choosing safe places to cross, and learning by doing. 🚸 Read more here 👉 www.tooledupeducation.com/wednesday-wi...
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDExcited to be part of this ground-breaking research project as member of the advisory board! @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
- 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...
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDThe first new UK-wide long-term scientific study of babies and child development in a quarter of a century will be led at UCL's @clscohorts.bsky.social by Profs Alisa Goodman, @drlisac.bsky.social and Pasco Fearon @uclpals.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social @news.ukri.org www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/se...
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDHappy to see our⭐️@acamh.bsky.social 2025 Special Issue⭐️ Thx to all authors, co-editors Steven Marta Tycho ACAMH team for delivering our vision! Vid summary👇 linkedin.com/posts/kerikw... Papers👇 linkedin.com/posts/kerikw... @ioe.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHD"If the government wants to overhaul the SEND system, we have to think about the whole school system" says Amelia Roberts, commenting on SEND funding disparities across locations. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/headlin... @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDJo Van Herwegen @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social explains the importance of using targeted interventions backed by research to support students with SEND. A toolkit she co-developed finds the best approaches for particular groups – featured in Tes' top articles on SEND. www.tes.com/magazine/teachin...
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDJo Van Herwegen @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social also advocates for universal screenings in early primary school, a more inclusive way to develop tailored support for students, based on both strengths and weaknesses. Also featured in Tes' top articles on SEND 👇 www.tes.com/magazine/teachin...
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHD.@scastrokemp.bsky.social calls for a needs-based approach to SEND provision – which relies on building strong relationships and getting to know children as individuals. Part of Tes' top articles on SEND 👇 @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/teachin...
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDLondon councils have seen prices double for the assessments children with special needs require to access care plans – says @vivianedpsy.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social inews.co.uk/news/education/p...
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDWhat a joy to be part of such an inspirational, diverse and inclusively minded 3 days at the first LICIE conference! Overjoyed that a quote from one of my participants about addressing the ‘Double Empathy Problem’ was included in the live artwork 🤩 Hats off to everyone involved! #LICIE2025
- What an inspiring 3 days at #LICIE2025 discussing #InclusiveEducation with colleagues from around the world, brilliantly captured by live illustrator Georgia Cowley. Save the date and join us #LICIE2026, happening on July 27, 28, 29 2026 at @ioe.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social!
- Insightful keynote from Prof Jo Van Herwegen on day 3 of #LICIE2025, exploring how research can inform practice for students with #SEND and the potential of tailored strategies to enhance learning. @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDPowerful keynote by Prof. Julie Dockrell at Day 3 of #LICIE2025, reminding us that language and communication are central to inclusion, learning, and equity. Oral language underpins cognitive, social, and academic development and classroom environments supporting communication are crucial.
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDMiriam McBreen, PhD, Deputy Director of CIE, has opened Day 3 of #LICIE2025, with a captivating live illustration of the conference by Georgia Cowley in the background. Georgia’s illustrations bring key moments and ideas to life as they happen. #inclusion #inclusiveeducation #SEND #educationalpolicy
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDGreat day discussing our research at #LICIE2025 with @melnind.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social @scdtp.bsky.social @cri-uos.bsky.social
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDPowerful #LICIE2025 Day 2 keynote by Prof. Marcela Pozas on Differentiated Instruction (DI): vital for inclusion, but still rare in daily practice. Prof. Pozas called for better teacher training, more experimental and longitudinal research, and student voice. DI isn’t a luxury - it’s essential.
- Another day of stimulating discussions on #InclusiveEducation at #LICIE2025, kicking off with a keynote by Prof Marcela Pozas from @uni.lu on the past, present and future of #DifferentiatedInstruction! @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social
- What a fantastic opening to #LICIE2025 yesterday, with our keynote speaker Prof Kenneth Poon from Nanyang Technological University presenting on learning and social inclusion of children with #SEN in schools. @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social
- Two weeks left to apply to our GDip in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight! Gain training to learn how to support, plan, carry out and evaluate the habilitation skills of children and young people with vision impairment(s) in home, public and educational settings.
- New paper! 📢 Read Ball, Banerjee, @drajholliman.bsky.social and Tyndall's new paper 'Investigating Success in the Transition to University: A Systematic Review of Personal Risk and Protective Factors Influencing Psychosocial Success' in Educational Psychology Review. tinyurl.com/3dhdz42f
- Do teachers have the knowledge and skills to facilitate effective parental engagement? A new paper from Jones, @vassilisside.bsky.social & Palikara presents findings from a national survey in England. Read it in @edreview.bsky.social! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Thinking of studying Psychology and Education? Our BSc Psychology with Education might be for you! We've just received fantastic feedback in the UK's National Student Survey, where graduating students rate their experience 🙌 🥳 Find out more about the course here 👇
- Research from @ioe.bsky.social, including @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social colleagues, is informing UK parliament policy making and debates on #well-being and support for #neurodivergent young people. Read more about it here:
- Congratulations to @vassilisside.bsky.social on winning @ucl.ac.uk's Research Technical Professional of the Year Award at the Technical Showcase at UCL East! 🥳 Read an interview with Vassilis on UCL's Spotlight On series here:
- Dr Gisele Dias, Dr Zoë Gallant and Dr Mário Bevilaqua have launched the Voices in Education podcast! In the first episode, Gisele and Zoë recount their visit to @columbiauniversity.bsky.social and interview Professor Felicia Moore Mensah on race and education. Listen here!
- The #Dyscalculia Network is hosting an in-person get-together for adults with mathematical difficulties/dyscalculia on Monday 28th July 2025, during the London International Conference on Inclusive Education. Register here to attend: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1377237667...
- This week, we held our yearly #PsychedinEd conference! It was wonderful to have colleagues, students and collaborators join us for a celebration of the impactful work happening in our department to address key challenges in education and society - and our yearly #PsychedinEd bake off!🙌 #WeAreIOE
- What needs to happen to make #inclusion a reality? 💡 Find out more in this article, featuring research by Dr Susana Castro-Kemp, Director of @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org. #SEND www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDNot long until this conference. I am really looking forward to presenting with a colleague from @libertytrust.bsky.social We will be sharing the curriculum dev journey, mixed methods evaluation and impact. 😊 bsky.app/profile/ucl-...
- Registration for the London International Conference on Inclusive Education closes today! 🌏 Join us on July 28-30 as we exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and work towards a more inclusive future for all learners 💡 Get your ticket now at www.licie.co.uk
- Registration for the London International Conference on Inclusive Education closes today! 🌏 Join us on July 28-30 as we exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and work towards a more inclusive future for all learners 💡 Get your ticket now at www.licie.co.uk
- Registration for the London International Conference on Inclusive Education closes on June 30th! 🌏 Join us on July 28-30 as we exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and work towards a more inclusive future for all learners 💡 Get your ticket now at www.licie.co.uk
- Transform lives through specialist dyslexia teaching and assessment. If you're an educator committed to supporting those with #dyslexia, the Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) MA at UCL could be your next step. 🔗 Applications are now open: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-... #ComeOnBridget
- How can policy support autistic people’s access to employment? Hear from Prof @annaremington.bsky.social, Director of @craeioe.bsky.social.
- Registration for the London International Conference on Inclusive Education closes on June 30th! 🌏 Join us on July 28-30 as we exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and work towards a more inclusive future for all learners 💡 Get your ticket now at www.licie.co.uk
- Dr Susana Castro-Kemp, Director of @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social, gave oral evidence to The House of Common Education Select Committee on ScopeSEND, an international analysis of #SEND policy and practice funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org. Watch the full session here:
- Why should we prioritise higher education opportunities for those with criminal records? Join us tomorrow for the next Blue Sky seminar from the @ucl.ac.uk Centre for Education and Criminal Justice, with @dwrm.bsky.social and Unlock. Book your free place now!
- Registration for the London International Conference on Inclusive Education closes Monday June 30th! Book your place to explore topics like: 🔸 Supporting complex needs 🔸 #Technology and #AI in #inclusive classrooms 🔸 #Multilingualism and #inclusion 🔸 Differentiated instruction www.licie.co.uk
- Reposted by UCL IOE PHDThere’s less than a month left to apply for our Mental Health Award ⏰ We’re funding researchers to use longitudinal data to find early signs of anxiety, depression and psychosis. Find out more and apply by 22 July ⤵️ wellcome.org/grant-fundin...
- Our latest departmental newsletter is out! 🙌 Read on to find out more about some of the exciting research, events and engagement activities happening in our department, and sign up to receive future editions directly!
- Join us at the London International Conference on Inclusive Education on July 28-30, 2025! Explore topics like: 🔸 Supporting complex needs 🔸 #Technology and #AI in #inclusive classrooms 🔸 #Multilingualism and #inclusion 🔸 Differentiated instruction Registration closes June 30th: www.licie.co.uk
- Registration for the London International Conference on Inclusive Education closes on June 30th! 🌏 Join us on July 28-30 as we exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and work towards a more inclusive future for all learners 💡 Get your ticket now at www.licie.co.uk
- Jamie Oliver's compelling new documentary urges the government to better equip teachers to support dyslexic pupils, highlighting research from @ucl.ac.uk and @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social. Find out more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju... #DyslexiaSupport #EducationReform
- Join us at the London International Conference on Inclusive Education on July 28-30, 2025! Explore topics like: 🔸 Supporting complex needs 🔸 #Technology and #AI in #inclusive classrooms 🔸 #Multilingualism and #inclusion 🔸 Differentiated instruction Registration closes June 30th: www.licie.co.uk
- Empower change. Become an expert in supporting those with #dyslexia. @ucl.ac.uk’s Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) MA is designed for teachers who are passionate about understanding and supporting individuals with dyslexia. 🔗 Learn more and apply: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...
- Registration for the London International Conference on Inclusive Education closes on June 30th! 🌏 Join us on July 28-30 as we exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and work towards a more inclusive future for all learners 💡 Get your ticket new at www.licie.co.uk
