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Celebrating Early Childhood excellence

Celebrating Early Childhood excellence

Kerry Holman and Amy McKaughan highlight the importance of recognising, and celebrating, the exceptional work and creativity shaping the future of early childhood education, especially undergraduate research. Last month the […]

17 Feb, 202618 Feb, 2026 Education, Research
This is my place: how movement can help children feel like they belong

This is my place: how movement can help children feel like they belong

Professor Kristy Howells explains how her research shows that by offering high-quality, inclusive, and autonomous movement opportunities, we do more than boost health stats – we foster a school culture […]

13 Feb, 202613 Feb, 2026 Education, Research, Sport
Recognising the importance of active citizenship in Primary Education

Recognising the importance of active citizenship in Primary Education

Dr Emily Lau discusses the importance and impact active citizenship has on children and schools following the recent Curriculum and Assessment Review.

07 Nov, 2025 Education, Research
Rethinking religious education: how to prepare students for a world of diversity, meaning, and shared humanity

Rethinking religious education: how to prepare students for a world of diversity, meaning, and shared humanity

Professor Bob Bowie argues that education must rethink the role of religious studies in helping young people navigate an increasingly diverse world, engage with questions of truth and reality, and […]

28 Oct, 202528 Oct, 2025 Education, Faith and religion, Research
The creation of educational safe spaces online and offline

The creation of educational safe spaces online and offline

Christian Beighton and Zahid Naz explore how educational spaces are actively made rather than simply occupied.

24 Oct, 202524 Oct, 2025 Education, Society
Disenlightenment and political space: decoding the goop

Disenlightenment and political space: decoding the goop

Dr Christian Beighton looks at the role of academics in public debate. As an academic at CCCU, it’s tempting to operate on “enlightenment” principles. I contribute  to public debate through […]

01 Sep, 2025 Education, Research
Driving change: creating inclusive campuses for commuter students  

Driving change: creating inclusive campuses for commuter students  

Dr Susan Kenyon reflects on the recent  Wonkhe commuter student series and asks how can we make universities more inclusive for commuter students. The student population has changed, not just […]

26 Jun, 2025 Education, Politics, Research
Supporting a flourishing horticultural industry 

Supporting a flourishing horticultural industry 

Dr Alec Forsyth explains the need to address plant-blindness in education. Global events and a changing climate have demonstrated the importance of horticulture to the UK’s economy, green infrastructure ambitions […]

06 Jun, 202506 Jun, 2025 Education, Life Sciences
Free speech on campus and the evidential chiller: episode three

Free speech on campus and the evidential chiller: episode three

Dr Christian Beighton and Dr Zahid Naz explore the concept of free speech within higher education, professional regulation and a post-truth world. A recent judgement by the Office for Students […]

10 Apr, 202510 Apr, 2025 Education, Society

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