Centre for Sociology of Education and Equity

Cutting-edge sociological research on equity and social justice in education.

News

UCL’s professional development for early career teachers renewed by DfE
UCL’s professional development for early career teachers renewed by DfE

UCL’s professional development for early career teachers renewed by DfE

The UK government’s Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed UCL IOE as a lead provider for the new Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE), commencing in September 2025.

15 Jan 2025

IOE short course on Blended and Online Learning is award-winning
IOE short course on Blended and Online Learning is award-winning

IOE short course on Blended and Online Learning is award-winning

The Blended and Online Learning Design short course developed by IOE experts has won the 2024 Global MOOC and Online Education Alliance (GMA) Award.

14 Jan 2025

How do you improve language learning and intercultural understanding?
How do you improve language learning and intercultural understanding?

How do you improve language learning and intercultural understanding?

We look at the potential power of learning and understanding other languages in schools to take on the challenge of bridging cultural differences in an increasingly divided world.

13 Jan 2025

Staff spotlights

Q&A with Professor Louise Archer
Louise Archer at the IOE's Centre for Sociology of Education and Equity launch

Q&A with Professor Louise Archer

Professor Louise Archer is the Karl Mannheim Chair of Sociology of Education and is currently the Principal Investigator of a number of large national projects.

Spotlight on Professor Jessica Ringrose
Jessica Ringrose

Spotlight on Professor Jessica Ringrose

As Professor of Sociology of Gender and Education, Jessica Ringrose talks about her work advocating for diverse representation of women and girls.

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