News in 2024

School of Education Lecturer Receives SES Debut Book Award 2024 12 December 2024 Dr Jessie Abrahams released her new book in March this year, inspired by her own experiences of class inequality while studying at university.
Education PhD Student Granted Faculty of Social Sciences and Law Doctoral Award 2024 5 December 2024 School of Education alumna Dr. Siân Ephgrave was granted the prestigious award for her doctoral thesis exploring the wellbeing of secondary school English teachers through poetry.
Spreading hoppiness: new University of Bristol research improves wellbeing of care home residents living with dementia 18 November 2024 The beer study, funded by the Brigstow Institute and co-ran by Alive Activities, aimed to ‘empower and stimulate’ elderly residents who have progressive illnesses.
Dr Lorna Smith discusses reform of English GCSEs at English Association (EA) Summit 24 October 2024 Over 100 English teachers, subject leads, academics, policy makers, members of national organisations and exam boards met to discuss the reform of the English GCSEs – currently deemed not fit for purpose.
School of Education academics support teacher-led action research within Bristol-based schools. 21 October 2024 With support from the School of Education, teachers across Bristol recently presented their findings from projects that sought to develop their classroom practice.
Head of School Professor William Browne joins Department for Education's new Scientific Advisory Council 17 October 2024 Professor William Browne joins new team of experts to provide the latest scientific advice across a range of specialisms to support the Department for Education's work.
New report urges Government to tackle crisis in preschool provision amid warnings that hundreds of thousands of children are not ‘school ready’ 4 October 2024 A new report published today (Friday October 4th) by Child of the North and Anne Longfield’s Centre for Young Lives think tank, makes a series of proposals to tackle the high number of children starting school not ‘school ready’, and the crisis in early years and childcare provision - particularly in disadvantaged areas.
PGCE students take climate awareness beyond the classroom 1 October 2024 Students at the School of Education are urging others to play their part in the climate transition after undergoing invaluable Climate Fresk training.
Hit Channel 4 show returns to investigate children’s awareness of climate change in new series 23 September 2024 Professor Paul Howard-Jones returns for a brand-new series of The Secret Life of Five Year Olds. Only this time, there’s a much bigger picture at play than chocolate cake.
Bristol's Education courses ranked 2nd in the UK by The Times Good University Guide 2025 20 September 2024 The University of Bristol is celebrating after rising five places to 11th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, while the University's Education courses claim second place.
School of Education student wins BERA Undergraduate Award 2024 19 September 2024 The School of Education is proud to announce that BSc Psychology in Education graduate Em Quinton is the recipient of the BERA Undergraduate Award 2024.
University of Bristol’s undergraduate Education courses ranked best in the UK 17 September 2024 For the second year running, the University of Bristol’s undergraduate Education courses are ranked the best in the UK in The Guardian’s University Guide 2025.
School of Education launches new educator research resources 16 September 2024 After 35 years, the School’s Education Policy and Research Service (EPRS) has been discontinued, making way for new teacher-training materials.
Professor Paul Howard-Jones hits the big screen in Channel 5’s The Secret World of Children 16 August 2024 When a bunch of nine and 10-year-olds are let loose into the adult world, how exactly will they behave? Professor Paul Howard-Jones has all the insights.
Half of children can pretend from the age of one, new research reveals 15 August 2024 A first-of-its-kind study has revealed how children begin to understand pretence between birth and the age of three.
School of Education celebrates undergraduate student awarded the Evelyn Miller-Barstow Prize 5 July 2024 The School of Education is proud to announce that BSc Education Studies student Fleur Hoyle is the recipient of the prestigious Evelyn Miller-Barstow prize for exceptional performance in her second year. This accolade is given annually to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic excellence and dedication.
PGCE students take education beyond the classroom at Bristol Museums 2 July 2024 PGCE English student teachers from the University of Bristol recently spent a week working at the Georgian House, The Red Lodge Museum, and The Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, exploring these fabulous civic resources and thinking about education beyond the classroom.
School of Education student wins Dean's prize for outstanding performance 13 June 2024 Congratulations are in order for School of Education student, Mishka Jessop, who has recently been awarded a Faculty award; the Dean's prize for outstanding performance in her first year.
Bristol climbs to 54th in ‘prestigious’ world university rankings 5 June 2024 The University of Bristol has been named the 54th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
Innovative academics selected for new Early Career Enterprise Fellowships 28 May 2024 Ten ambitious academics have been named as the University of Bristol’s first cohort of Early Career Enterprise Fellowships (ECEF).
New research reveals there are more school-based than regular foodbanks nationwide 17 April 2024 Research shows schools have increasingly stepped in as a fourth emergency service and are now the biggest source of charitable food and household aid for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
‘Mum and dad would be insanely proud of me,’ says inspirational PGCE student 26 February 2024 A PGCE student who lost both her parents says they would be “insanely proud” to see her graduate today.
Professor William Browne is the new Head of the School of Education 23 January 2024 Professor William (Bill) Browne has been appointed as the new Head of the School of Education from January 1st 2024 having previously covered the role in an interim capacity since September. We caught up with Professor Browne today.
Education in the community, for the community: closing the gap for Bristol Somali students. 22 January 2024 The School of Education, in connection with Power Education Ltd., now offers out-of-school hours science, maths and English tutoring programmes at the University of Bristol’s Barton Hill micro-campus, for 11-16 year old Somali learners from across Bristol.
School of Education, University of Bristol alumnus recognised in King's New Year Honours 3 January 2024 Former member of staff, Dr Teame Mebrahtu, has been recognised for his significant achievements in this year's King's New Year Honours list.