Annual Practical Primary Science Conference: Making Changes

On 18 June the University of Brighton’s School of Education, working in partnership with the Mathematics and Science Learning Centre at the University of Southampton hosted its annual Primary Science Conference. Over 50 teachers attended the event at the university’s Falmer campus with the overarching theme of ‘Making Changes’.

Supporting school communities in Nepal

The School of Education ran a Nibbles for Nepal food stall to raise funds for earthquake relief. The stall which ran from 26-29 May sold out each day of its Nepalese inspired snacks and raised £520.

Award winning students

A group of School of Education PASS ambassadors, Clare Perkins, Bethanie Lewis and Jemma Hale, studying Primary Education BA(Hons) with QTS have won the ‘Step Up to Leadership’ category in the Student Employee of the Year Awards .

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Now even more Service leavers can become teachers

We’re delighted to announce that eligibility for the Troops to Teachers programme has changed offering even more Service leavers the opportunity to train as teachers. Service leavers can now apply to the programme within five years of leaving the Armed Forces – previously applications needed to be made within two years. Find out more about…

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Update on a School for Malagiri following Nepal earthquake

We have now received more information from Nepal. A visitor from Belgium (and friend of our sister organisation, Trinity) was in Nepal at the time of the earthquake and she has visited Malagiri. The school is still intact but, unfortunately, it has sustained extensive damage. There are large cracks in the walls and on the…

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Education seminar series continues…

Two new education seminars announced for April: Reflective Teaching through the Early Years, Schooling, HE and Beyond: a seminar and book launch Can education do without teaching? Reflections on the rediscovery of teaching We hope to see you there!

Senior lecturer wins award

Dr Rachel Marks, senior lecturer in the School of Education, has been awarded the prestigious Janet Duffin Award.

Troops to Teachers programme extended

We’re delighted that Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has today announced that the University of Brighton has been chosen to lead the expansion of the Troops to Teachers programme. Read the full story.

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Students visit a School for Malagiri

Four students studying on the Advanced Studies route of the Primary Education BA(Hons) with QTS course at the University of Brighton have been given the opportunity to visit a School for Malagiri.