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School Dinners exhibition wins at the Museum and Heritage awards

A huge congratulations to Dr Heather Ellis and the School Meals project on their success last night at the Museum and Heritage awards!
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Major British Academy policy report on ESRC School Meals project published

The British Academy has published a major policy report based on the school meals seminar at which Dr Heather Ellis presented key research findings to dignitaries including policymakers, MPs and members of House of Lords.
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New Study Reveals How Video Games Support Children’s Well-Being

A groundbreaking study published this month in Reading Research Quarterly is challenging the long-held stereotype of the sedentary gamer.

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School of Education at Pint of Science 2026

Join researchers from across the school to learn about subjects from songs in coal mining communities to the experiences of young carers.

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Traditional Tales, Untraditionally Told - adventures in language and making

A new project has been launched, encouraging children and their families to use their home languages during maker workshops in schools and libraries.

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Improving the evidence base for adult social care

The Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Health have, in partnership, been invited to become a member of the School for Social Care Research (SSCR).
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Announcing SoE Voices, our new research seminar series

The School of Education is excited to launch our new seminar series. SoE Voices will draw on the rich and diverse research both within the School of Education and across the Faculty of Social Sciences.
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Announcing the launch of the RITEC Design Toolbox

Dr Fiona Scott has worked with partners around the world to create the RITEC Design Toolbox (RDT) providing designers with practical tools for incorporating support for children’s well-being into their design process.