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CEPEO blog
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CEPEO blog

Blog by the UCL Centre for Education Policy and Equalising Opportunities (CEPEO). This is a forum for CEPEO members, affiliates, alumni and guests to write about research on our four research themes.

CLS blog
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CLS blog

Blog by the UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies.

CLOSER blog
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CLOSER blog

Blog by the Cohort and Longitudinal Studies Enhancement Resources (CLOSER).

DERC blog
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DERC blog

Blog by the Development Education Research Centre (DERC).

Doctorate in Education (EdD)
PhD supervision

Doctorate in Education (EdD)

Blog by the Doctorate in Education (EdD).

History in Education Special Interest Group blog
History

History in Education Special Interest Group blog

Blog by the History in Education Special Interest Group.

UCL Network for Multimodal Research
Gestures in the past, present and future

UCL Network for Multimodal Research

Blog by the UCL Network for Multimodal Research.

REMAP blog
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REMAP blog

Blog by Research, Media Arts, Play.

CEID blog
Schools in Madagascar by Milijaona Randrianarivelojisoa

CEID blog

Blog by the Centre for Education and International Development (CEID). This blog isn’t active at the moment, but you are welcome to explore past posts.

EAG blog
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EAG blog

Blog by the Educational Assessment Group (EAG). This blog isn’t active at the moment, but you are welcome to explore past posts.

Global Youth blog
Young People

Global Youth blog

Blog by UCL Global Youth. This blog isn’t active at the moment, but you are welcome to explore past posts.

Peace Education blog
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Peace Education blog

Blog by Peace Education. This blog isn’t active at the moment, but you are welcome to explore past posts.

ASPIRES blog
Science research student. © UCL Creative Media Services; photographer: Mary Hinkley

ASPIRES blog

Blog by Science and career aspirations (ASPIRES). This blog isn’t active at the moment, but you are welcome to explore past posts.

Youth Equity + STEM
Teacher hands turning on solar windmill energy produce switch in science class. Image: Rawpixel.com / Adobe Stock

Youth Equity + STEM

Blog by Youth Equity + STEM. This blog isn’t active at the moment, but you are welcome to explore past posts.

Opinion and analysis

Comment: Should we ‘stream’ school students based on ability?
Comment: Should we ‘stream’ school students based on ability?

Comment: Should we ‘stream’ school students based on ability?

Writing in The Conversation, Professor Becky Taylor (UCL Institute of Education) discusses whether streaming in secondary schools could impact student learning and performance.

08 Jun 2026

Analysis: Does emotional intelligence stop us from being rude? Here’s what the science says
Analysis: Does emotional intelligence stop us from being rude? Here’s what the science says

Analysis: Does emotional intelligence stop us from being rude? Here’s what the science says

Dr Irini Mavrou (UCL IOE) explores whether emotional intelligence shapes how we respond to rudeness in an article for The Conversation.

22 May 2026

Analysis: What we can learn from the long history of student finance
Analysis: What we can learn from the long history of student finance

Analysis: What we can learn from the long history of student finance

Dr Sam Blaxland and Professor Georgina Brewis (both UCL IOE) explain how student finance has shifted from generous grants to loan-based systems, while student activism has remained a key force shaping support.

19 Mar 2026

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