A century of teaching, learning, and impact. This year, the Institute of Education celebrates 100 years of shaping educators who inspire, lead, and innovate. Discover the legacy of classrooms past and present and see how we’re preparing teachers for the next 100 years.
Our centenary
Undergraduate
Emma: growing into teaching
Emma Straker progressed from Teaching Assistant to future teacher through the Foundation Degree in Children’s Development and Learning, building confidence and reflective practice along the way.
Ayishia: championing social justice
Ayishia Jones uses her studies to explore inequality in education, drawing on lived experience to advocate for more inclusive and equitable learning opportunities.
Angelos: broadening career horizons
Angelos Metaxas chose Education Studies for its flexibility and breadth, gaining insight into teaching, policy and psychology through academic study and placements.
Weitong: education across cultures
Weitong Liu explores global education systems and inequality, using her studies and placements to reflect on how teaching practices differ across countries.
Kelly: pursuing a lifelong ambition
Kelly Le Pennec returned to education as a mature student to train as a teacher, combining academic study with extensive school experience to build her career.
Jane: from industry to classroom
Jane Waters transitions from IT into education, using her Foundation Degree and BA to connect theory with practice and develop her teaching career.
Edith: leading through self-development
Edith Alufohai developed her leadership practice through her studies, strengthening her confidence and expertise in education management.
Paul: leading education globally
Paul Hammond built on his PGCE to complete an MA in Education while working internationally, using his research on leadership to support school improvement across different countries.
PhD and EdD
Budor: improving support for children with ASD
Budor Hamid Saigh is a PhD researcher focused on improving understanding and support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders through inclusive education research.
Sufang: advancing SEN inclusion in China
Sufang Li’s PhD research explores Special Educational Needs and inclusive education, helping to improve SEN understanding and practice in China.
Experts in their field
Our community of educators and researchers is committed to transforming lives through learning.
Meet our experts
Learn in an exciting environment where you'll be challenged and supported to thrive and grow as an individual.
Our research
Improving education and learning as a route to enhanced self-efficacy, economic well-being and life chances.
Climate and sustainability education
Learn how we are embedding climate and sustainability education in our teaching programmes, and why it is one of our key priorities.