IOE Insights

Many people find themselves in difficult situations where they have to flee and seek sanctuary in new and unfamiliar places. When settling in, one challenge refugees face is seeking higher education - we hear about research and words working to bring down barriers.

Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2022/may/how-poetry-plays-part-reconnecting-refugees-education-rftrw-s15e03

We hear from an IOE researcher about her passion for prioritising participatory and co-produced research, and how she made things possible throughout the pandemic.

With 20 years of experience working with autistic people and their families in education and healthcare settings, Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou looks to co-produce research with community members to ensure that its impact reaches beyond academia.

Our presenter Emily McLeod also asks Dr Pavlopoulou about her work developing digital material with input from mental health clinicians and autistic young people to improve sleep routines, and an artistic project to explore autistic adults' relationships and wellbeing.

Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2022/may/unlocking-potential-communities-through-participatory-research-rftrw-s15302

Did you know that the IOE is older than the UK PhD? As higher education moves with the times, we hear about work at UCL that aims to improve access for ethnic minorities, demystify the postgraduate study experience and support students long after their viva.

Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2022/may/phd-21st-century-rftrw-s15e01

In 2022 the IOE is celebrating 120 years of excellence in teaching and research in education, culture, psychology, technology and social sciences. But that's not the only milestone.

It's also cause for celebration for doctoral education, with the EdD marking its 25th year - so we thought it a perfect opportunity to hear about the contribution IOE postgraduate researchers past and present make to society through their research.

• Dr Richard Freeman on the role of the PhD in the 21st century
• Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou on participatory research through co-production and community engagement
• Aine McAllister on the experiences of refugees and access to higher education
• Professor Ann Griffin and Dr Adam Unwin on the impact of a Doctorate in Education.

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Season 14 wraps up its look at IOE’s partnerships around London with a westward focus on research that aims to improve early intervention programmes for children and young people.

Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2022/apr/getting-zone-and-collaborating-beyond-academia-rftrw-s14e04

We continue our focus on research evidence and solutions to tackle complex challenges in London - this time taking into account longitudinal studies and contrasting areas with high levels of child poverty.

Professor George Ploubidis joins the podcast to discuss the work he and his team do at the Centre for Longitudinal Studies and how they relate to his research interests in the socioeconomic and demographic factors that contribute to people’s health across generations.

We also hear about the Act Early research consortium that focuses on children living in London’s Tower Hamlets and Yorkshire’s Bradford, both of which face high levels of poverty. The contributions of the consortium aim to improve lives and opportunities.

Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2022/apr/research-shows-why-we-need-act-early-improve-health-and-opportunities-rftrw-s14e03

We meet an IOE researcher who is committed to involving autistic people and broader autism communities in how research is designed and shared. Today's conversation delves into how changes in practice can make big differences in settings from the classroom to the witness stand.

Full show notes: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2022/mar/getting-autistic-people-seat-table-rftrw-s14e02

We meet an IOE researcher focused on the development of language in young people, particularly for those disproportionately affected by the pandemic and living in deprived areas.

Dr Claire Forrest is a Developmental Psychologist with an interest in language development, developmental disorders, emotion regulation and social functioning.

Our presenter Emily MacLeod finds out about Dr Forrest’s projects involving nursery settings in England’s northeast and London, working in conjunction with staff, parents, carers and children themselves.

Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2022/mar/helping-disadvantaged-nursery-children-develop-their-language-skills-rftrw-s14e01

[Preview] We're exploring the myriad ways IOE has established research-led relationships across London, and diving into rigorous research evidence and innovative solutions to tackle complex challenges in our capital.

Emily MacLeod, Dr Laura Outhwaite and our newest presenter, Dr Lauren Hammond hear from:

• Dr Claire Forrest about resources to support parents of nursery children in Tower Hamlets
• Dr Laura Crane on how practices such as flexible seating in classrooms are helping autistic children encourage inclusivity in mainstream schools
• Professor George Ploubidis on how longitudinal studies have informed so much policy and practice in London
• Dr Jake Anders and Dr Asma Benhenda on the importance of collaborations with partners beyond academia

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Complex and sensory needs and habilitation – the growth of life skills and related capabilities among those with different forms of disability, including visual impairment – is a longstanding strand of research and teaching within the Department of Psychology and Human Development.

Part of the Psyched about Education series. New episodes released daily between 21 February 2022 - 1 March 2022.

Full show notes: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2022/mar/supporting-professional-practice-habilitation
 Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/ioe120/ioe120-psyched-about-education/transcript-supporting-professional-practice-habilitation
 Find out about IOE120: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/ioe120