Press office news tagged 'institute-of-education'

Four from University make finals of Social Worker of the Year Awards

A postgraduate in the Institute of Education and three Social Work graduates have been shortlisted for this year’s Social Worker of the Year Awards.
16 November 2018
Researchers work with school to develop new guidelines on outdoor learning

A partnership between University academics and a local multi academy trust (MAT) is involving Plymouth schoolchildren in the latest research into outdoor learning.
20 July 2018
Students expand their horizons thanks to trust set up in memory of Nancy Astor

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies students from the University of Plymouth’s Institute of Education have again benefitted from bursaries from the Nancy Langhorne Astor Scholarships Trust.
16 March 2018
Autism research team invited on to national network

The Welcome Research Hub – comprised of academics from the School of Psychology, Plymouth Institute of Education and Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) – will be joining charity Autistica’s ‘Discover’ Research Network.
21 November 2017
Research to develop new autism intervention

A research team at the University of Plymouth is working with families of children with autism to design a new intervention to support them in everyday life.
3 July 2017
Music sessions can help millions who struggle to speak to lead a richer life, study suggests

Music could be used to transform the lives of millions of people with learning difficulties, dementia, strokes, brain damage and autism and their families, according to a research project from the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Music Zone
15 June 2017
Conference explores means to communicate without words

More than 100 delegates including renowned artists and academics attended a conference at the University of Plymouth exploring how communication happens without the use of words
27 March 2017
Accolade for Institute of Education director

Plymouth University news: The Director of Plymouth University’s Institute of Education, Professor Megan Crawford, has received a Distinguished Service Award from the British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society (BELMAS)
1 September 2015
Coastal academies changing school cultures

Plymouth University news: Academies in some of the most socio-economically deprived areas of England are proving to be successful in raising academic achievement and aspirations among pupils, according to a new report from Plymouth University
13 July 2015
Researching impact of music on barriers to communication

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University and Plymouth Music Zone have been awarded more than £150,000 to explore the potential of music making to enhance the lives of people impacted by dementia, autism and strokes
29 May 2015
Study links camping to happy, healthy children

Plymouth University news: Children who camp at least once a year are considered by their parents to go on and do better at school, as well as being healthier and happier, according to research by Plymouth University and the Camping and Caravanning Club
21 May 2015
Cambridge academic joins Plymouth University to lead Institute of Education

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University is delighted to announce the appointment of a respected Cambridge academic to lead its Institute of Education.
2 July 2014