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[BRIAN BINNS]

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From: UCL Institute of Education <alu...@ucl.ac.uk>
Date: 4 March 2020 at 13:02:39 GMT
To: "John B. Binns" <brian...@msn.com>
Subject: UCL Institute of Education - World Number 1 for Education
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LONDON'S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY UCL Institute of Education retains world number one position for Education in QS subject rankings Dear  ,John We are delighted to announce that the UCL Institute of Education has been ranked as the world number one for Education for the seventh year in a row in the the latest QS World University Rankings by subject published today (4 March).   Speaking on the result, Professor Sue Roberts, Interim Director, said: “The achievement of world number 1 in education for the seventh year in a row is a truly outstanding result for the IOE and reflects the world-leading calibre and dedication of our academic community. My thanks and congratulations go to IOE colleagues, our students and alumni, and to the partners we work with, for their part in this success.” The QS World University Rankings by subject highlight the world’s top universities in a range of subject areas. Published annually since 2011, the rankings are based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research citations.   Thank you for the important role you play as an ambassador, advocate and volunteer for the UCL Institute of Education all over the world.   Kind regards   UCL Institute of Education Alumni Team   Stay connected with your worldwide alumni network by joining the UCL Alumni Online Community. IOE: The last 12 months The IOE has enjoyed a productive year. Take a look at some research and highlights from the Institute over the past 12 months. Break time cuts could be harming children’s development Quarter of teachers in England report 60-hour working week School break times are as much as an hour shorter than they were two decades ago meaning children are missing out on valuable opportunities to make friends, develop social skills and exercise. Read more » One in four teachers work more than 60 hours a week and many work in the evenings, despite successive government promises to reduce their hours, according to a new UCL Institute of Education study. Read more » Spending more time in nature can improve young people’s confidence UCL Institute of Education launches new research centre New research has found that 79% of children felt more confident in themselves having spent time participating in outdoor activities. Read more » UCL Institute of Education launches a new research centre which works to ensure people have equal opportunities to succeed across their life course. Read more » Read more IOE news » Coming Soon: Upcoming Events MAR 18 What if… we wanted more effective school improvement? After several decades of searching for the ‘silver bullet’, are we any further on when it comes to understanding school improvement and achieving higher and greater consistency of standards across schools? We’ve asked leading figures from the front line to share their assessment. Find out more and register » APR 1 What if… we wanted a better deal for pupils at risk of exclusion? What are the limits and possibilities for better serving the young people that mainstream schools struggle to accommodate? And what radical changes would transform their experience of education and their trajectories as adults? In this debate, leading experts and practitioners will share their views and insights on this topic. Find out more and register » MAY 26 Centre for Education Policy and Equalising Opportunities launch We’ll be joined by Professor Robert D. Putnam, Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University, for the UK launch of his forthcoming book ‘The Upswing’, and a discussion with CEPEO Director Professor Lindsey Macmillan about the challenges in delivering practical policy research to tackle unequal opportunities. Find out more and register » See more upcoming IOE events » IOE Research Survey The Centre of Educational Neuroscience and the UCL Institute of Education are currently examining the beliefs people across the globe may hold about brain development and education. This short questionnaire will help us gain insight on what the general population knows about these topics and will help us develop new educational resources aimed at improving evidence-based practice. Participants can win a £25 or £50 voucher. All answers will remain confidential and anonymous. Access the survey While You are Here   We are making some exciting changes to our alumni communications and want you to be a part of them. To ensure that you continue to hear about our news and events, including a brand new online Portico magazine, please make sure you opt in here Connect and share: Unsubscribe By clicking this link you will unsubscribe from all future UCL fundraising and alumni communications. Contact: alu...@ucl.ac.uk +44(0)20 3108 3833 The UCL Office of the Vice Provost (Advancement) Data Protection statement is available here. Copyright UCL Alumni Relations. All rights reserved.