Innovation and enterprise
With over 300 research academics, we embrace every aspect of education, from curriculum to EdTech, and social science. Our knowledge is shared globally. We’re where other universities go to learn.
We’re #1 in the world for education since 2014.
2014–2024 QS World University Rankings by subjectHow can we help?
World-renowned expertise
Advising the G20 on the future of work and education
The IOE has contributed policy briefings to the G20, the international forum that brings together the world's major economies.
Guiding policy to help meet the SDGs
The IOE worked on a systematic review to examine the effects of access to electricity interventions on socioeconomic outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.
Enhancing climate change and sustainability education internationally
UCL’s Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education partnered with British Council Iraq to enhance Iraqi climate change and sustainability education.
Education innovation
We pioneer new ways of learning for all. From advancing EdTech to championing developments in special educational needs, we ensure every idea is effective and evidence-based.
Helping the Bank of England make its educational materials more inclusive
The UCL Centre for Inclusive Education (CIE) provided consultancy to the Bank of England to ensure its resources for schools were more accessible to children with special education needs.
Award-winning UCL startup founded by UCL EDUCATE alumnae
Musemio makes fun virtual reality (VR) games that enable children to explore arts, history and culture. The educational games are underpinned by pedagogical research from the IOE's EDUCATE programme.
Challenging convention
We don’t accept the received wisdom. Take our breakthrough research on teaching assistants in schools; it transformed the approach of education providers. We’re proud to think differently.
Revolutionising how schools use teaching assistants
The IOE’s Centre for Inclusive Education (CIE) explored whether the increased use of TAs had a positive effect on pupils' progress and, in particular, those with special education needs (SEN).
Informing Ireland's future primary curriculum
A comparative research study analysed national curricula. This led to consulting on Ireland's primary curriculum with the potential to improve the life chances of millions of children.
Exceptional impact
Our work creates long-lasting, real-world impact. We inspired millions of people to connect with the legacy of the First World War and introduced professional development for teachers in Spain.
Transforming the teaching of the First World War
The IOE's innovative programme helped secondary schools tour the battlefields on the Western Front. It also inspired 15 million people to join the centenary commemorations.
Collaborating to bring leadership development to schools in Spain
The UCL Centre for Educational Leadership works closely with "la Caixa" Foundation to develop school leaders in Spain. The programme is delivering impressive results.
Specialists in collaboration
You can give us your entire project, certain it’s in safe hands. But we’re also renowned for co-designing programmes and conducting research alongside other universities and partners.
Enriching the teaching in universities across Poland
The IOE established a professional development programme for higher education academics in Poland to develop their teaching methods.
IOE academic launches reading clubs for business executives
Dr Zachary Walker runs corporate reading groups to support managers' personal development and performance.
We’re working, together with our partner institutions, on a future that is inclusive, collaborative and just.
We do this through world-leading education, research and enterprise, fuelling collective curiosity and action. As a result, our partners are empowered to seek more and achieve better.
IOE's legacy of excellence spans 120 years, but it’s the future we’re most excited about.
Latest case studies
Transforming school leaders’ practice through international knowledge exchange
A programme led by Dr David Godfrey explored the impact of peer-to-peer collaborative learning on school improvement with partner institutions in the UK, the Netherlands and Spain.
07 Feb 2025
Promoting gender equality through sexuality education with primary-aged children in China
How UCL research is listening to children's voices and perspectives to enhance educational design around gender equality, inclusion and diversity in the Chinese context.
05 Aug 2024
UCL and British Council Iraq working together for better climate change and sustainability education
UCL’s Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education partnered with British Council Iraq to enhance Iraqi climate change and sustainability education.
25 Mar 2024
Contact us
Business and general enquiries
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Innovation and Enterprise support for IOE staff
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Entrepreneurship support for UCL students
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