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Talking Time programme improves young children’s language skills by months, national trial finds
A language development programme originally developed by UCL and University of Oxford researchers, has been shown to boost early years language development in a large national trial.
16 Jul 2026
Historic partnership with Gaza’s three non-profit universities
UCL Institute of Education (IOE) announces Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the three non-profit universities in Gaza: Al-Aqsa University, Al Azhar University, and the Islamic University of Gaza.
15 Jun 2026
New education economics research centre to inform Department for Education policy decisions
Professor Lindsey Macmillan will lead the Economics of Education Research Centre (EERC), funded by almost £3 million from the Department for Education (DfE).
22 May 2026
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