Post by Oscar Odena. A grant from the Economic Social Research Council Impact Acceleration Account (ESRC IAA) has been awarded to ‘Music Education for Integration’ (Odena PI, 2016-2017). The funds will support a programme of activities aimed at enhancing practitioners’ and education stakeholders’ understanding of music as a tool for integration locally, nationally and internationally.Continue reading “ESRC IAA funding for Robert Owen Centre”
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ESRC and Horizon 2020 Success for the Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change in the School of Education
ESRC and Horizon 2020 Success for the Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change in the School of Education We are delighted to announce that the Robert Owen Centre within the School of Education has won two new major research projects, both led by Oscar Valiente. The first, Policies Supporting Young Adults in their Life Course. AContinue reading “ESRC and Horizon 2020 Success for the Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change in the School of Education”
Delegation from Beihang University in Beijing visited ROC and School of Education
By Barbara Kehm From 28 to 31 October an eight people strong delegation from the Beihang University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (BUAA) in Beijing (China) visited the Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change and the School of Education. The delegation consisted of the Director and six academic staff of BUAA’s Institute for Higher Education andContinue reading “Delegation from Beihang University in Beijing visited ROC and School of Education”
Our research on ‘Knowledge into Action in Education’ for Education Scotland
In 2014, Education Scotland commissioned researchers from the Robert Owen Centre at the University of Glasgow, led by Professor Christopher Chapman, to work on a research and development project focusing on ‘Knowledge into Action’. The project explored the processes by which knowledge from research and other sources can influence action across the education system inContinue reading “Our research on ‘Knowledge into Action in Education’ for Education Scotland”
Our recent work at the Robert Owen Centre
Our latest E Bulletin can be accessed by clicking on the link below – this has details on our latest research, recent awards and appointments, recent publications and some of our knowledge exchange activities: Ebulletin-issue-3 November 2015 As you can gather it’s been another highly productive and rewarding six months for the Robert Owen Centre. You will find theContinue reading “Our recent work at the Robert Owen Centre”
Supervisors to mentor ESL students
By Oscar Odena The trend of English as Second Language (ESL) students coming to established English-speaking universities is on the increase, particularly to enrol on research degree programmes. With their new research skills many will aim to bring about educational change in their countries after completion. Developing academic writing is a crucial skill for completingContinue reading “Supervisors to mentor ESL students”
Our recent work at the Robert Owen Centre
Our latest E Bulletin can be accessed by clicking on the link below – this has details on our latest research, recent awards and appointments, recent publications and some of our knowledge exchange activities: Ebulletin-issue-2 As you can gather it’s been another highly productive and rewarding year for the Robert Owen Centre. You will find the previous bulletinContinue reading “Our recent work at the Robert Owen Centre”
New book chapter on early career academics in Germany
Barbara M. Kehm (2015). Entering Academia: Realities for New Faculty in German Higher Education. In: Yudkevich, M., Altbach, P.G., Rumbley, L. (Eds.). Young Faculty in the Twenty-First Century. International Perspectives. Albany: State University of New York Press, pp. 111-139. Apart from two introductory chapters explaining the structure and logic of the publication and providing anContinue reading “New book chapter on early career academics in Germany”
Barbara Kehm
Barbara M. Kehm is co-editor of and contributor to a book that was featured in the Times Higher Education No. 2,186 from 15 January 2015. Reference to the book: Tatiana Fumasoli, Gaele Goastellec, Barbara M. Kehm (Eds.) (2015). Academic Work and Careers in Europe: Trends, Challenges, Perspectives. Dordrecht: Springer. Feature article in THE by HollyContinue reading “Barbara Kehm”