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University of Stirling announces new research into Curriculum for Excellence

Researchers at the University of Stirling have published their research into the implementation of the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) in Scotland. The CfE is generally viewed as a landmark development in Scottish education which calls for a shift in classroom practices towards more pupil centred approaches to education.
10 Apr 2012

Affiliated Scholar Scheme for Doctoral Graduates

The School of Education is proud of its contribution to doctoral research and is keen to maintain its links with graduates of the School. To this effect, we are introducing an Affiliated Scholar scheme for doctoral graduates of the School since the beginning of 2008.
8 May 2012

Research Briefing: Young children learning with toys and technology at home

The latest School of Education research briefing is now available. Prof. Lydia Plowman and Dr. Christine Stephen, University of Stirling, and Joanna McPake, University of Strathclyde, have summarised some of the findings from their ESRC-funded project Young children learning with toys and technology at home.
7 May 2012

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Roy Canning's book Fit for Business, co-authored with Matthias Pilz and Susanne Berger and published by Springer VS in 2012
4 May 2012

Researching Education Through Actor-Network Theory

Wiley-Blackwell have published a new book coedited by Professors Tara Fenwick and Richard Edwards demonstrating the potential and power of actor-network theory for educational research. In addition to the editors' work, chapters
4 May 2012

Two new research grants for the Theory Research Programme

Aesthetic education and creative practice
29 Mar 2012

Research studentships in Education - Economic and Social Research Council

We are pleased to announce that applications are now welcome for our ESRC-funded PhD studentships.
28 Mar 2012

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