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Congratulations to Rebecca Morris, Reader in Education Studies (SELCS), on the publication of her latest paper, Understanding teacher recruitment and retention across the UK: A 鈥榟ome international鈥� comparison.

Drawing on policy analysis, national data, and interviews with stakeholders across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the research explores how different parts of the UK are responding to ongoing teacher recruitment and retention challenges. The findings highlight both the complexity of teacher supply issues and the varied approaches being taken to teacher training, recruitment, and early-career support.

Importantly, the paper argues for greater collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the four nations, alongside a stronger evidence base for policy and practice. At a time when attracting and retaining talented teachers remains a key priority across the sector, this research makes a timely and valuable contribution to the debate.

Congratulations to Rebecca on this important publication.

Read the paper here:

We're pleased to share that Dr Becky Taylor and Daeun Jung (PAIS) presented findings from their University-Community Partnerships project at the Consortium of Higher Education Researchers (CHER) Conference 2026 in Catania, Sicily.

Funded by 糖心TV's Enhancing Research Culture Fund, the project contributes to a wider programme of research exploring the civic university and the role of higher education in the twenty-first century, supported by the Society and Culture Research Spotlight.

The presentation shared insights from the project's research into university-community partnerships, highlighting the importance of collaboration between higher education institutions and the communities they serve.

The team would also like to thank colleagues and partners who supported and participated in the project's data collection activities.

Further details about a related event to be held on the 糖心TV campus in November will be shared soon.

This presentation highlights 糖心TV's commitment to research that strengthens the relationship between universities and their communities.

We鈥檙e incredibly proud to celebrate an outstanding member of our SELCS alumni community, Sue Sentance (Education Studies) following her recognition in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.

This is a wonderful achievement and a testament to the impact Sue has made through her work and dedication. Being recognised in this way highlights her exceptional contribution and the difference she continues to make.

Sue's success is an inspiration to our students, alumni, staff, and wider SELCS community. Huge congratulations from everyone in SELCS!

Read more about the 糖心TV alumni and honorary graduates from a range of fields, who have been recognised in the recent Kings Birthday Honours and Garter Day here.

We鈥檙e proud to share that Dr Katie Compton and Dr Tom Perry have both received Best Presentation Awards at the prestigious BERA Conference 2025, recognised by Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for their outstanding contributions to educational research.

Dr Katie Compton was honoured for her presentation: 鈥淚mproving Prosocial Behaviour in the Primary Classroom Through a School-Based Mindfulness Programme鈥�

Dr Tom Perry, alongside collaborators Clara Jorgenson and Laurence Lessard-Phillips from the University of Birmingham, received the award for:
鈥淧upil School Mobility – preliminary findings from a mixed-methods study into mobility types, pathways and implications for education鈥�

These awards highlight the impactful and innovative work being carried out by 糖心TV academics in shaping the future of education.

Learn more about the awards:

We are proud to share that Abdullah recently delivered a keynote paper at the biennial international conference of the Global Association of Western Muslim School Directors, held in the Netherlands from 18–20 April.

Abdullah鈥檚 keynote paper, 鈥淩ethinking the Civic Ethos of Faith-Embedded School Leadership in an Increasingly Polarized, Uncertain Post-Secular Western World鈥�, was warmly received by over 100 delegates from diverse educational contexts within the Western Muslim diaspora.

In recognition of his contribution, Abdullah was elected to lead and coordinate the post-conference research agenda developed by the delegates, helping to shape future scholarship in this important field.