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IAS Book Launch: Culture and Science Education
25 March 2026, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
We look forward to hosting the launch of Culture and Science Education: Towards More Inclusive Practice with the editors Wilton Lodge and Justin Dillon.
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Institute of Advanced Studies
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IAS Common GroundG11, ground floor, South WingUCL, Gower St, LondonWC1H 0ALUnited Kingdom
ABOUT THE BOOK
Culture and Science Education: Towards More Inclusive Practice examines the intersections of culture and science education, highlighting the ways in which teaching and learning are shaped by issues of identity, equity and justice. The book brings together scholars and practitioners who share innovative approaches to making science more accessible and meaningful for diverse learners. Through international case studies and critical reflections, it shows how culturally responsive practices can challenge exclusionary traditions and open new opportunities for participation. Aimed at educators, researchers, and policymakers, this collection offers both inspiration and practical guidance for creating more inclusive, relevant, and socially just science education.
Culture and Science Education: Towards More Inclusive Practice will be published on 16 April 2026 by Bloomsbury: Culture and Science Education: Towards More Inclusive Practice: Wilton Lodge: Bloomsbury Academic - Bloomsbury
ABOUT THE EVENT
This hybrid event will begin with a short presentation from the authors Wilton Lodge and Justin Dillon which will be followed by selected author presentations highlighting individual chapters. Some of the authors will join online. Lucy Avraamidou (Professor for Science Education, University of Groningen) will then offer reflections. The event will close with time for questions, networking, and informal conversations over refreshments.
About the Speakers
Wilton Lodge
Associate Professor (Teaching), Institute of Education at University College London
Wilton Lodge's research and teaching focus on academic decolonisation, culturally responsive science education, and pedagogical strategies that promote equity and inclusion. He has published widely in science education and education research, including work on critical pedagogy, investigative science learning, and the role of social justice in science teaching and curriculum design. His research projects explore how teachers and student teachers understand and enact socially just science education, and how authentic investigative science experiences can support student engagement and identity in science. Wilton’s work also includes publications on confronting repressive ideologies in science classrooms and enhancing scientific creativity via inquiry-based approaches.
More about Wilton LodgeJustin Dillon
Professor of Science and Environmental Education, Institute of Education at University College London
Justin Dillon is, in addition to his role at UCL, Guest Professor at Zhejiang University, China. He has previously held senior roles at King’s College London and the Universities of Bristol (Head of the Graduate School of Education) and Exeter. Justin taught science in London schools for nine years and has worked extensively in teacher education in the UK and many other countries. He was President of the European Science Education Research Association from 2007-11 and is currently President of the UK National Association for Environmental Education, Chair of trustees at the Exeter Science Centre and a trustee of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom. Justin edits the journal Studies in Science Education and is Associate Editor of Environmental Education Research.
More about Justin Dillon