About the department
The Department of Culture, Communication and Media (CCM) covers the following areas:
- Communication and media studies
- Applied linguistics
- Second and foreign language teaching and learning
- Intercultural communication
- Academic writing
- English education
- Music education
- Art, design, and museology
- Living and learning with technology.
Research
We develop research at the intersections of communication, culture, media, technology, and education.
Consultancy
We work directly with organisations and local authorities or international institutions.
Our people
The vast majority of our staff have been practising school teachers at some point in their careers. Some of our members are current teachers in schools as well as academic researchers in the department.
Management and administrative team
- Head of Department: Professor Jeff Bezemer
- Departmental Administrator and PA to Head of Department: Fran Reubens
- Academic Heads of Teaching and Learning (AHTL): Dr Sara Hawley and Ms Áine McAllister
- Heads of Research: Professor Talia Isaacs and Professor Jim McKinley
- Innovation and Enterprise Lead: Dr Eunju Hwang
- Impact Lead: Professor Alison Clark-Wilson
- Research Ethics Coordinator: Dr Hakan Ergul
- Inclusion Leads: Professor Talia Isaacs and Dr Carol Wild
- Departmental Graduate Tutors: Professor Miguel Pérez-Milans and Professor Claire Robins
Centres in the department
Academic Writing Centre
Supporting students in education studies.
Centre for Applied Linguistics
Research and consultancy in the broad field of applied linguistics.
Research in Media Arts and Play
A collaboration with cultural organisations and community groups to develop critical and creative practice in digital media arts, games and play.
International Centre for Intercultural Studies
Advancing the understanding of the role of culture in education and society.
UCL Knowledge Lab
The UCL Knowledge Lab explores how we live and learn with technology and media.
Centre for Chinese Language Education (CCLE)
Advancing the teaching of Chinese and research into Chinese language pedagogy.
News
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
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
New Year Honours recognise staff and alumnus from UCL IOE, Faculty of Education and Society
Congratulations to members of UCL's community who have been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours. Three IOE staff and an alumnus have earned recognition in the Honours.
02 Jan 2025
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