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Exhibition puts a spotlight on the representation of Black people in children’s literature

Listen to this Story! has been on display in Jessop West, highlighting the representation of Black people in children's literature, from colonial legacies and negative stereotyping to positive representation and independent publishing.

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Photograph: Heather Ellis

Immersive School Dinners exhibition offers food for thought

A new School Dinners exhibition, created in collaboration by researchers from the University of 91Ö±²¥, brings the mixed memories and tastes of school food to life.

Trays of food contrasting school meals from different eras

New School Dinners exhibition launches

A two-year exhibition on the history of school dinners in the UK has launched at the Food Museum near Ipswich.

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Dr Tim Herrick made a Principal Fellow of the HEA

Congratulations to Dr Tim Herrick on being awarded Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Authority (HEA).
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Traditional Tales, Untraditionally Told - adventures in language and making

A new project has been launched, encouraging children and their families to use their home languages during maker workshops in schools and libraries.

Community is strength poster

Improving the evidence base for adult social care

The Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Health have, in partnership, been invited to become a member of the School for Social Care Research (SSCR).
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Announcing SoE Voices, our new research seminar series

The School of Education is excited to launch our new seminar series. SoE Voices will draw on the rich and diverse research both within the School of Education and across the Faculty of Social Sciences.
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Announcing the launch of the RITEC Design Toolbox

Dr Fiona Scott has worked with partners around the world to create the RITEC Design Toolbox (RDT) providing designers with practical tools for incorporating support for children’s well-being into their design process.