Institute of Education

The Institute of Education (IoE) is a post-graduate college and part of the University of London. It was founded in 1902 as a teacher training college and has since diversified into educational research. It has 1,000 students doing PGCEs, 600 research students and numerous masters students.

Related Topics:
University of London - 1902 - PGCE

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Expanding their activities

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Over the years they have expanded their activities and now offer courses leading to higher degrees in all areas of education and related aspects of the social sciences and professional practice. Many of these courses are offered on a part-time, and, increasingly, distance basis and are structured to suit the busy lives of people working in the education service. They also offer short courses and host conferences responsive to the professional and personal requirements of education practitioners at all levels of the education system.

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Research projects

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The Institute has long been recognised as a leading centre of educational enquiry. At any one time they host over 100 research projects funded by research councils, government departments and other agencies. The scale and excellence of this research attract large numbers of students from all over the world keen to work with scholars at the forefront of education. International links are also fostered through active participation in European Union-sponsored programmes and through collaborative projects with overseas institutions. Institute staff are always in great demand as speakers and consultants throughout the world.

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Forum for debate

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In its first hundred years the Institute grew from a teacher training college to a world-class centre of excellence in educational research and a high profile forum for educational debate. They host lectures on educational issues by the leaders of the main UK political parties and by education ministers from around the world. They provide a forum for lively debates involving leading figures in the world of education.

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At the forefront

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They have entered their second century with confidence that they will remain at the forefront of teaching and research in education, building on solid foundations and moving into those new areas of education that will be crucial to the success of knowledge-based societies in the twenty-first century.

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The Institute's main building is on Bedford Way in Bloomsbury and was designed by Denys Lasdun.

Related Topics:
Bloomsbury - Denys Lasdun

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