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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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Happy International Day of Education!

This awareness day recognises education as a human right and a foundation for peace and sustainable development. Here we highlight Professor Sabine Little's work on Multilingualism, which aims to prepare children to thrive in a global society.
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Black History for Every Day of the Year wins book awards

We’re delighted to share the news that Black History for Every Day of the Year, by Dr Yinka Olusoga, has won two awards at the School Library Association’s Information Book Awards 2025.
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Future engineers of world-first fusion plant to be found through UK schools programme

The Maker{futures} team have launched an exciting new schools programme to inspire the next generation of fusion energy scientists, engineers, technicians and project managers.

| Credit: STEP Fusion
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Exploring transitions in family care for people with Learning Disabilities

Tom Ryan has been successful in securing an award for a vital new project looking at care transitions in later life for adults with learning disabilities.