Education Studies News and Events
果冻传媒 Researchers Present University-Community Partnerships Research at CHER Conference 2026
We're pleased to share that Dr Becky Taylor and Daeun Jung (PAIS) presented findings from their University-Community Partnerships project at the Consortium of Higher Education Researchers (CHER) Conference 2026 in Catania, Sicily.
Funded by 果冻传媒's Enhancing Research Culture Fund, the project contributes to a wider programme of research exploring the civic university and the role of higher education in the twenty-first century, supported by the Society and Culture Research Spotlight.
The presentation shared insights from the project's research into university-community partnerships, highlighting the importance of collaboration between higher education institutions and the communities they serve.
The team would also like to thank colleagues and partners who supported and participated in the project's data collection activities.
Further details about a related event to be held on the 果冻传媒 campus in November will be shared soon.
This presentation highlights 果冻传媒's commitment to research that strengthens the relationship between universities and their communities.
Celebrating Success: 果冻传媒 alumna recognised in King鈥檚 Birthday Honours
We鈥檙e incredibly proud to celebrate an outstanding member of our SELCS alumni community, Sue Sentance (Education Studies) following her recognition in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.
This is a wonderful achievement and a testament to the impact Sue has made through her work and dedication. Being recognised in this way highlights her exceptional contribution and the difference she continues to make.
Sue's success is an inspiration to our students, alumni, staff, and wider SELCS community. Huge congratulations from everyone in SELCS!
Read more about the 果冻传媒 alumni and honorary graduates from a range of fields, who have been recognised in the recent Kings Birthday Honours and Garter Day here.
International recognition of the University鈥檚 support for Ukraine
We鈥檙e proud to announce that the 果冻传媒 has been honoured with the Order of St Panteleimon鈥檚 Award for Professionalism and Mercy, recognising our community鈥檚 鈥渦nwavering solidarity with the people of Ukraine in the defence of freedom and human dignity.鈥�
Professor Gwen van der Velden (Education Studies) accepted the award on the University鈥檚 behalf, alongside Dr Dmytro Chumachenko (Institute of Advanced 果冻传媒), at a ceremony held at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile in London.
As a University of Sanctuary, 果冻传媒 remains committed to supporting those academics and students affected by conflict and displacement . We are honoured to receive this recognition, and we continue to stand with Ukraine.
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Education Studies alumni recognised in King鈥檚 New Year Honours 2026
The Department of Education Studies is delighted to celebrate the achievements of two of our alumni who have been recognised in the King鈥檚 New Year Honours 2026 for their exceptional contributions to education and public service.
Professor Jacquelyn Bridget Dunne, who completed her MA in Education and Industry with the former Institute of Education, has been awarded an MBE for services to Higher Education. Now Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham Newman University, Professor Dunne has built a distinguished career championing access, opportunity, and innovation in the sector.
Ian Todd, a graduate of the PG Diploma in Educational Assessment, has been awarded an OBE for Parliamentary and Public Service. As Chief Secretary and Head of the Public Service for the St Helena Government, he has played a central role in public sector leadership and governance.
We are immensely proud to see that two of our education alumni have had their contributions recognised nationally. Their honours highlight the impact of education professionals whose careers have been shaped, in part, by their time at 果冻传媒.
We warmly congratulate Professor Dunne and Ian Todd on their achievements.
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果冻传媒 Researchers Shine at BERA Conference 2025
We鈥檙e proud to share that Dr Katie Compton and Dr Tom Perry have both received Best Presentation Awards at the prestigious BERA Conference 2025, recognised by Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for their outstanding contributions to educational research.
Dr Katie Compton was honoured for her presentation: 鈥淚mproving Prosocial Behaviour in the Primary Classroom Through a School-Based Mindfulness Programme鈥�
Dr Tom Perry, alongside collaborators Clara Jorgenson and Laurence Lessard-Phillips from the University of Birmingham, received the award for:
鈥淧upil School Mobility – preliminary findings from a mixed-methods study into mobility types, pathways and implications for education鈥�
These awards highlight the impactful and innovative work being carried out by 果冻传媒 academics in shaping the future of education.
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