UCL Institute of Education

02/06/2026

Hermit crabs, UCL students, London schools, and a national community organising group – what connects them all? A shared commitment to community action for change.

On 22 June celebrate 10 years of community organising with schools and university students at IOE.

Hear about the IOE placement module – run in partnership with Citizens UK – that supports students to make change in local communities.

Register: https://bit.ly/4x87k0o

01/06/2026

What really goes into designing data‑collection methods and methodologies, and then taking them into the field?

Tooba and Louise reflect on their memories of fieldwork, and the importance of flexibility and resilience on the ground.

🎨✏️ Read the blog or listen to The PhD Sketchbook: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c585123a

27/05/2026

"Intercultural dialogue involves navigating differences while actively seeking sharedness and ways of relating to each other...

It is about learning how to disagree well in a culturally sensitive way and resisting the instinct to reduce others to fixed positions."

Professor Zhu Hua reflects on what it means to relate across differences, featured in this piece on UCL's Disagreeing Well initiative.
https://bit.ly/4vbbdQj

In an era where the seminar room has become a social minefield, the art of the honest argument is dying. But as University College London’s "Disagreeing Well" initiative proves, leaning into friction isn't just about winning a debate, it’s the essential intercultural bridge we need to find commo...

27/05/2026

Shoutout to the family, friends, lecturers and supervisors who've supported our graduates on their UCL journey 💜

22/05/2026

Startups, podcasts and PhDs – we asked our newest alumni what they've got planned after graduation.

22/05/2026

Want to be part of the next generation of UCL undergraduate students?

Get your first taste of campus life by joining us at our in-person Open Days on Friday 26 or Saturday 27 June 🏛️📚

With taster sessions for every subject, there’s something for everyone. Book your place: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/study/prospective-students/open-days/undergraduate-open-days

21/05/2026

"The greatest lesson I learned about returning to school at 39 is this: it is never too late. You can always learn. You can always grow.

UCL could not have been a better environment for this chapter of my life. The kindness, empathy, and openness I experienced with my professors reminded me why higher education matters. Lecturers do not simply transmit knowledge — they create space for transformation."

Gabriella Caspi (Intercultural Communication MA) reflects on returning to university at 39.
https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe-student-blog/2026/04/30/39/

20/05/2026

Congratulations to everyone at , 2025/26 Premier League champions!
We’ll always be grateful for teaming up to support children’s literacy and develop a lifelong love for reading… 📚⚽️🔴⚪️

20/05/2026

Congratulations to all our new graduates! 🎓💜

What's *your* most unforgettable uni memory?

18/05/2026

Congratulations to all our students crossing the stage this week! 🎓💜

We're so proud of how far you've come and excited to see what you achieve next.