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The Institute of Education (IoE) at the University of Reading is constantly striving for excellence, as reflected in our position in the UK league tables. We are 9th for Education in the Guardian University League Tables 2024. We are committed to providing quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses that develop teaching, education and leadership skills, deepen knowledge and equip our students to progress their careers in the way that works best for them. Our broad spectrum of pathways and specialism enables means students may gain a specialised qualification and focus on their areas of interest. Our teacher-training programmes develop the careers of aspiring and current teachers. We enable them to meet their personal career objectives and have a direct positive impact on the lives of the children and young people in their care. Our excellent partnership arrangements with over 300 local schools ensures first-rate placement opportunities. Our Master’s, EdD and PhD programmes are world-leading. They strengthen professional practice and deepen understanding of educational issues.

02/10/2026

What if what you learn at university stays with you long after graduation?

Meet Isabel, who graduated with a PGCE (Secondary) in Geography in 2022.

Today, she’s back at the Learning Garden with students from the school where she teaches — exploring climate activities and seeing her pupils get involved in things like their eco club.

And there’s something pretty special about that.

Isabel gets to take what she learned during her teacher training and bring it into her classroom today — connecting her own training with new ways for her students to learn about climate and sustainability.

From trainee teacher to inspiring the next generation. 💚

Watch Isabel’s story.

28/09/2026

Three years ago, she came to a University of Reading Open Day. Today, she’s part of our education community.

Hear from one of our students about how that first visit opened her eyes to the world of education — and inspired her to choose the University of Reading. 💙

Could your journey start here too?

🎓 Come and meet us at an upcoming event and discover what studying at the Institute of Education could look like for you.

Sign up now: https://www.reading.ac.uk/education/news-and-events

25/09/2026

A day full of stories, languages, books — and the people behind them.

Today, we brought together translators, publishers, librarians, educators, researchers, authors and children’s literature enthusiasts for The Languages of Children’s Books at the University of Reading.

From thoughtful panel conversations to the exhibition, and from French and Arabic graphic novels to hands-on translation workshops, the day was a celebration of all the ways language can shape the stories children discover — and how those stories can travel across languages and borders.

And, of course, the best part? The people. 💛

Here are a few faces and moments from today — the conversations, the books, the ideas and the people who made it happen.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their work, asked questions, translated, exhibited, organised and helped bring the day to life.

The Languages of Children’s Books: Celebrating Translation and Linguistic Diversity
University of Reading × Outside in World
As part of World Kid Lit Month and the UK’s National Year of Reading

Here’s to more languages, more stories and more children finding books that speak to them. 🌍

23/09/2026

The IoE in South Africa!

This week, Jo Anna Reed-Johnson is representing the Institute of Education at the UNISA Climate Change Education Symposium, Book Launch and Masters & Doctoral Student Workshop, taking place 21–22 September.

The event brings together educators and researchers to explore the role of teacher development in climate change action. 🌱

Jo Anna is also a contributor to the newly published Teacher Development for Climate Action: Climate Change Education, with a chapter exploring climate change education policy and pedagogy for teacher practice in England.

We’re delighted to share a few moments from the event!

18/09/2026

Welcome to Reading! 👋

New city? New course? New people? Probably a lot of tabs open right now. 😅

Whether you’re arriving for the first time or finding your way back to campus, we’ve got you.

From enrolment and your Campus Card to finding your way around, mandatory training, international student support and those “wait… where am I supposed to go?” questions — the Welcome to Reading guide brings it all together in one place.

Save it. Bookmark it. Send it to your group chat. You’ll probably need it more than once.

Start here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/essentials/Welcome

And to everyone joining us for 2026/27 — welcome to the University of Reading. We’re so glad you’re here. 💙

16/09/2026

Starting university? Here’s something you might not hear enough: you don’t have to have it all figured out. 💛

Uni can be full of firsts — your first time living away from home, meeting new people, managing your own money, navigating a new city and getting to grips with independent study.

There’ll be exciting moments. New friends. New interests. Late-night chats. Places you’ve never been before. Memories you’ll talk about for years.

And there might also be days when you:
🏠 Miss home (and your family, friends or pets)
👥 Wonder if you’ll find your people
📚 Feel the pressure of keeping up with your studies
💷 Have to get to grips with budgeting
🧠 Feel a little overwhelmed by everything being new

All of that is part of finding your feet.

You don’t need to know exactly where you’re going yet. Give yourself time, ask for help when you need it and take it one day at a time.

We’ve put together some useful tips and resources to help you navigate those first few weeks. Find them via the link in our bio.

14/09/2026

Could your child be our next voice?

Universal Voices is a FREE community choir for children aged 7–11 (Years 3–6) in the Reading area — and we’re welcoming new singers for Autumn 2026!

You don’t need to have sung in a choir before. We’re all about learning, making music and having fun together. 💛

Children develop their singing and musicianship through creative, practical activities and get the chance to perform regularly in Reading and beyond.

Universal Voices has already had some brilliant adventures — including marching as a samba dragon 🐉 in the University of Reading Centenary RAG Parade and singing about climate education at a stakeholder reception.

Now we’re looking for the next group of young singers to join us!

📅 Wednesdays during term time
⏰ 4:00–5:30pm
📍 University of Reading, London Road campus, RG1 5AQ
💸 Completely FREE

If your child loves singing, enjoys being creative or simply wants to try something new, we’d love to hear from you.

🎵 Come and find your voice.

Sign up using the Universal Voices application form or scan the QR code on the flyer.

📧 [email protected]

Please share with friends, family, schools and anyone who might have a budding singer at home!

11/09/2026

What do you want to know about studying an MA in Education?

From choosing a programme to understanding what postgraduate study involves, there’s a lot to think about before applying.

Join our MA Education live Q&A on 19 October to hear more about the programme at the University of Reading and ask the questions that matter to you.

Date: Monday 19 October 2026
Time: 16:00–16:45 BST
Venue: Online via MS Teams

Register for the MA Education – Live Q&A: https://www.reading.ac.uk/education/news-and-events

09/09/2026

Great to see so many Institute of Education colleagues involved in the first ever conference from the University of Reading’s interdisciplinary Crime and Justice Research Cluster. 💜

‘Women, Girls and Justice: Contemporary Challenges and Debates’ brought together academics, practitioners, policy and community partners to explore key issues affecting women and girls in the criminal justice system.

The conference featured work from our own Lindsey Ford and Hannah Wharton from Alana House Women’s Community Project, who presented ‘Empower Her’ — research developed with Professor Carol Fuller exploring prevention over punishment for at-risk girls.

Professor Holly Joseph, Daisy Powell and PGR student Fengyi Lily Wang also helped organise the conference and ensure the day ran smoothly.

07/09/2026

What happens when geography leaves the classroom? 🌍

Our PGCE Primary (Science) teacher trainees from the Reading Partnership were out exploring geography through a hands-on fieldwork session with students from our lead partner schools.

Because when we’re preparing the teachers of tomorrow, learning about climate and sustainability can’t just stay on a slide.

At the University of Reading, we believe climate and sustainability education is everyone’s responsibility. Across our initial teacher training programmes, trainees explore climate change, climate justice and — importantly — how to turn knowledge into meaningful action in the classroom.

From the session to the fieldwork, it’s all about connecting what we learn with the world around us.

Learning it. Exploring it. Thinking about how to teach it. 🌱

Find out more about the programme: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/2026/education-pg/pgce-primary-education

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