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QS World university rankings by subject 2025

World #1 for Education

For the twelfth year running, IOE – Faculty of Education and Society remains the top place in the world to study Education.

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Better public health communication needed to address post-pandemic vaccine scepticism
Better public health communication needed to address post-pandemic vaccine scepticism

Better public health communication needed to address post-pandemic vaccine scepticism

Post-pandemic, a new type of vaccine scepticism has emerged online that claims certain vaccines are not “real vaccines” – finds research co-authored by Dr Zsófia Demjén with Lancaster University.

20 Mar 2025

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025

Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to recognise, support and celebrate the neurodiverse community by challenging misconceptions, raising awareness and promoting inclusion and understanding.

17 Mar 2025

QS rankings confirm IOE as world-leading for Education for 12th year
QS rankings confirm IOE as world-leading for Education for 12th year

QS rankings confirm IOE as world-leading for Education for 12th year

For the twelfth year running, IOE - UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society remains the top place in the world to study Education in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

12 Mar 2025

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IOE Library and Archives

Our extensive collection of resources on education and related areas of social science.

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