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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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Nurses and teachers at greatest risk of experiencing workplace abuse
Nurses and teachers at greatest risk of experiencing workplace abuse

Nurses and teachers at greatest risk of experiencing workplace abuse

Care-oriented professions in the public sector and night workers are disproportionately at risk of experiencing abuse, finds a report led by Professor Francis Green.

11 Apr 2025

Trading places: a week shadowing politicians to build links between science and government policy
Trading places: a week shadowing politicians to build links between science and government policy

Trading places: a week shadowing politicians to build links between science and government policy

During 24 to 27 March, Dr Keri Wong was one of 30 scientists who swapped roles with parliamentarians and civil servants as part of the annual Royal Society Pairing Scheme.

01 Apr 2025

Curriculum and Assessment review led by IOE academics publishes interim findings
Curriculum and Assessment review led by IOE academics publishes interim findings

Curriculum and Assessment review led by IOE academics publishes interim findings

The interim report identifies the need for a more inclusive curriculum attuned to social and technological change, and pathways beyond GCSE that support young people to further study and employment.

27 Mar 2025

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