The Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change (ROC) was launched in November 2013 to research issues of educational equity and to support the development of more equitable education systems. The Centre is inspired by the philosophy and work of the social reformer Robert Owen, and by his connections to the local community in the West of Scotland and his wider internationalist vision and global reach. We produce high quality, theory-driven applied research and work closely with policymakers and practitioners.
This is our third newsletter for 2018 arrives in tandem with Autumn here in Sweden. Like in many other parts around Europe, term has started which tend to imply a busy schedule for the most of us. However, I do hope that you’ll have the time to take part in some of the manifold of ESREA activities organised across Europe for the academic year. We have an existing year ahead culminating with our Triennial Conference in Belgrade next September. Make sure to add the dates (19 – 22 September 2019) to your schedule already now.
I’m pleased to report that Nicki Hedge and Catherine Lido are co-Is in a new EPSRC project led by Professor Anne Anderson, Head of the College of Social Sciences at the Universiy of Glasgow as PI. The funding for the project in total is £395,302, and it includes other Co-Is from Engineering and SPS. Congratulations to both Nicki and Catherine on this achievement.
The School of Education invites you all to a panel dicussion on Social Justice in Austere Times chaired by Professor Bob Lingard, University of Queensland on 18 September 2018 from 1800-1900 in the Sir Charles Wilson Building, University of Glasgow with drinks from 1715. More details are attached.
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