Thomas Coram Research Unit – News

Based on collaborative research from IOE and people who have sought asylum in the UK, the “My name is not asylum seeker!” exhibition aims to confront prevailing dehumanising narratives.

TCRU, a leading centre for social research into children, parenting and families since 1973, commemorates its trailblazing history of influencing policy and practice.

Professors Tejendra Pherali and Alison Koslowski have been recognised in the latest Academy of Social Sciences Fellowships for their contributions to the social sciences for public benefit.

The funding from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) allows the Children and Families Policy Research Unit (CPRU) to continue its work for the next five years from January 2024, and further strengthens its commitment to support evidence-based policymaking.

Current immigration and citizenship policies make mothering a strategic activity which places significant emotional burden on migrant mothers who have ‘no recourse to public funds’ and increases social inequalities, finds new IOE research.

This podcast hears about research that centres the perspectives of asylum seekers in the UK and challenges existing arrangements to support them as they navigate the system.

IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, has been named Number 1 for Education in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for the ninth year in a row.

A new book that looks at single women’s experiences of evangelical churches and their dilemma of whether to stay or leave has been published today.

People who identify as both LGBTQ+ and an ethnic minority have described their lived experiences of racism and homophobia in a new report co-led by researchers from UCL.

Smaller nurseries in England are being bought up by profit-focused companies, without necessarily creating more places or investing more in staff, according to a major new study led by IOE researchers.

I am delighted to launch IOE’s year of celebrations to mark our 120th anniversary and our record of excellence, collaboration and impact.

UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Professors Alison Koslowski and Margaret O’Brien have contributed to a new open-access book ‘Engaged Fatherhood for Men, Families and Gender Equality’.

Professor Alison Koslowski has been appointed as the new Director of the Thomas Coram Research Unit, taking up the position on 15 November.

Professor Ann Phoenix (UCL Social Research Institute) has contributed to a report by the Inclusive Data Taskforce making recommendations about how to achieve a more inclusive data system.

The UK lags behind other European countries in its leave policy finds a new review by the International Network on Leave Policies and Research.