2012 News
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Launch of the Psychology in Education Research Centre
Posted on Friday 16 November 2012
The Department of Education celebrated the launch of the Psychology in Education Research Centre (PERC) on 14 November 2012.
Education student given approval for WUN Research Mobility Programme
Posted on Thursday 15 November 2012
A student at the Department of Education has her application approved.
York students learn Russian as part of University exchange
Posted on Wednesday 17 October 2012
A York secondary school will play host to two undergraduate students from a remote area of Siberia as part of a week-long programme of events organised by the University of York.
National Student Survey (NSS) results - another 'top ten' performance by the Department of Education
Posted on Thursday 11 October 2012
The National Student Survey is completed annually by final year undergraduate students, gathering their views on a number of aspects of their course.
New Honorary Visiting Professor
Posted on Monday 8 October 2012
A world-renowned applied linguist has joined the Department of Education as Visiting Professor
Summer reading programme for new undergraduates
Posted on Friday 24 August 2012
The University has launched a summer reading programme new for 2012 for all incoming undergraduate students. This is a great way to get to know new people as you arrive at the University.
Congratulations to the Class of 2012
Posted on Thursday 19 July 2012
On 12 July 2012, the Department of Education was proud to celebrate the graduation of another successful cohort of undergraduates.
Two-front battle fought on postgraduate territory
Posted on Friday 13 July 2012
British Academy attacks government action and inaction. As posted in The Times Higher Education
Department introduces new programme in Psychology in Education for 2013
Posted on Monday 2 July 2012
Psychology in education: Applying psychological theory and research to the understanding of education and educational environments.
'How fair is access to more prestigious UK universities
Posted on Friday 15 June 2012
Dr. Vikki Boliver (Durham University) speaks at the Department of Education at York.
The Department of Education welcome delegates to international Creating Communities conference
Posted on Thursday 31 May 2012
Members of the Creating Citizenship Communities research project welcomed 200 international delegates from 41 different countries to the University of York.
Education PhD students present posters at the first White Rose DTC Conference
Posted on Tuesday 15 May 2012
Three first-year doctoral students from the Department of Education were selected to present a poster at the White Rose Social Science Doctoral Training Centre Annual Conference.
Dr Vanita Sundaram and Dr Gillian Hampden-Thompson have been awarded a Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Award for 2012
Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012
Award given for outstanding contributions to teaching
Education student battles illness to reach for the stars
Posted on Thursday 26 April 2012
Fiona Ross, an Education, Stage 3 BAES student is winning her three year battle with fibromyalgia.
Study shows arts education benefits at-risk youth
Posted on Thursday 12 April 2012
A new international study shows teenagers and young adults of low socio-economic status involved in arts activities have better academic results and higher career goals.
Education Committee visits York to examine how to attract, train and retain the best teachers.
Posted on Wednesday 7 March 2012
Paula Mountford, Director of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) at York, gives interview on the day the Government Education Select Committee visits York.
Research says ‘fee refugee’ fear may be exaggerated
Posted on Tuesday 6 March 2012
Claims by some commentators that undergraduate students from England may become ‘fee refugees’ to escape rises in higher education tuition fees could be overstated, according to a new study by academics at the University of York.
Creating Citizenship Communities: what do schools do to help young people understand and take part in society?
Posted on Friday 2 March 2012
New findings from a national survey illustrate the need for more to be done to help young people understand and become involved in society.
Students taught employability is key
Posted on Thursday 16 February 2012
York undergraduates are taught that in today’s tough job market employability is key,
New Chair of Psychology in Education at York
Posted on Monday 13 February 2012
Dr Robert Klassen of the University of Alberta has been appointed Chair of Psychology in Education in the Department of Education.