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The award winning Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship at @polisatleeds.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social. Home to the Politics and Pedagogy Podcast. ctis.leeds.ac.uk rss.com/podcasts/politicsandpedagogy

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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We are SO pleased for our co-director Prof. Simon Lightfoot who was made a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences! Bravo ✨
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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Very happy to see 'Reimagining Global Higher Education Partnerships' @annet-leeds.bsky.social in @globalhigheredj.bsky.social. All open access and available here: journal.libraries.wm.edu/global_highe...
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Reimagining Global Higher Education Partnerships | Journal of Global Higher Education
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POLIS at Leeds @polisatleeds.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
📚 New Book Chapter Published Congratulations to @Madeleine Le Bourdon on the publication of her new book chapter, "Outside in, Inside Out: Disrupting Barriers to Critical Global Education". Read this chapter here: shorturl.at/FeDiO
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Learning for a Just, Peaceful and Sustainable World
This open access book showcases current debates in the field of global education and learning and the importance of the Declaration on Global Education to 2050. It features chapters from academics, re...
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
CTIS members are @aspirenetwork.bsky.social award winners! ctis.leeds.ac.uk/ctis-members... @polisatleeds.bsky.social
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CTIS Members win at ASPIRE Award! | CTIS - The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
✨ASPIRE Awards have been announced, well done to all our winners! Read all about them here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/aspire-award... #SoTL
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ASPIRE Awards 2026 winners | aspirenetwork.uk
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
NEW BLOG: University of Leeds-Adelphi University COIL Exercise ctis.leeds.ac.uk/university-o... @polisatleeds.bsky.social
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University of Leeds-Adelphi University COIL Exercise | CTIS - The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship
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POLIS at Leeds @polisatleeds.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
📝New article published! A new article by Dr Madeleine Le Bourdon (@mlebourdon.bsky.social) and Dr Louise Pears (@louisepears.bsky.social) has been published in @epsjournal.bsky.social This was based on research funded by @mybisa.bsky.social Read the article here ⬇️ tinyurl.com/zz2tevc9
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Doing world politics and social media: Digital practice and open education in international relations | European Political Science | Cambridge Core
Doing world politics and social media: Digital practice and open education in international relations
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Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · 21/04/2026
#OpenAccess from @epsjournal.bsky.social - Doing world politics and social media: Digital practice and open education in international relations - cup.org/4c7xEzi - @nataliejester.bsky.social, @apapamichail.bsky.social, @mlebourdon.bsky.social & @louisepears.bsky.social #FirstView
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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
On June 12th @aspirenetwork.bsky.social & @uclcpp.bsky.social a joint conference on all things #SoTL work and careers. www.aspirenetwork.uk/cpp-aspire-c...
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CPP x ASPIRE Conference | aspirenetwork.uk
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
🔊 Final Ep of S3 of Politics and Pedagogy we speak to the leads of 'Pedagogical Research Centres and Communities' across Politics and IR departments in the UK. Available across all platforms rss.com/podcasts/pol...
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Pedagogical Research Centres and Communities | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Welcome to Season Four of Politics and Pedagogy 'Championing Education Communities', where we will be speaking to game changers in the field of higher education about the importance of communities for...
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Our latest SoTL Circle, our frequent event series where ASPIRE members discuss a key piece of SoTL reading, was held this Wednesday. Dr. Jillian Terry, who hosted the session, has blogged about it for @alpsblog.bsky.social: activelearningps.com/2026/02/06/a...
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ASPIRE SoTL Circle Episode 3 – Active Learning in Political Science ©
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
📢 Ep2, S4 of Politics and Pedagogy is out: 'Communities disrupting hierarchies: @globalhigheredj.bsky.social '. We speak to co-founding editors of this brilliant new journal actively disrupting traditional, hierarchical models of journal publication and management. rss.com/podcasts/pol...
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Communities disrupting hierarchies: The Journal of Global Higher Education | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Welcome to Season Four of Politics and Pedagogy 'Championing Education Communities', where we will be speaking to game changers in the field of higher education about the importance of communities for...
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
📢 Ep2, S4 of Politics and Pedagogy is out: 'Communities disrupting hierarchies: @globalhigheredj.bsky.social '. We speak to co-founding editors of this brilliant new journal actively disrupting traditional, hierarchical models of journal publication and management. rss.com/podcasts/pol...
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Communities disrupting hierarchies: The Journal of Global Higher Education | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Welcome to Season Four of Politics and Pedagogy 'Championing Education Communities', where we will be speaking to game changers in the field of higher education about the importance of communities for...
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Have you listened yet? Such a brilliant start to our season!
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
🔊New on the Politics and Pedagogy Podcast 'The Power of Education Communities' with @rosegann.bsky.social Chair of @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social and Emma Foster Trustee of PSA. rss.com/podcasts/pol...
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The Power of Education Communities | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Welcome to Season Four of Politics and Pedagogy 'Championing Education Communities', where we will be speaking to game changers in the field of higher education about the importance of communities for...
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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
🚨Tomorrow🚨TLN Webinar: ‘Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education’ with William L Allen @unisouthampton.bsky.social 📆 13 Jan, 12.30pm, Online ➡️ Discover how object-based learning can help convey, capture, and express complex ideas. FREE and open to all
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TLN Webinar: Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education - Political Studies Association
Most higher education teaching activities rely on texts. By contrast, I argue object-based learning—or using physical materials to convey, capture, and
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Professor Rose Gann @rosegann.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Delighted to be part of this podcast. Thank you @ctisleeds.bsky.social Madeleine Le Bourdon, Louise Pears and Emma Foster for inviting me.
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
🔊New on the Politics and Pedagogy Podcast 'The Power of Education Communities' with @rosegann.bsky.social Chair of @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social and Emma Foster Trustee of PSA. rss.com/podcasts/pol...
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The Power of Education Communities | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Welcome to Season Four of Politics and Pedagogy 'Championing Education Communities', where we will be speaking to game changers in the field of higher education about the importance of communities for...
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Alexandra Meakin @ameakin.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Excited for this next month! We've had lots of fun (and some challenges!) creating this new module @polisatleeds.bsky.social and Simon and I are looking forward to sharing our experience . (cc @ctisleeds.bsky.social )
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Our next event is a T&S Townhall on the 14th November featuring research from Prof Helen Williams from the University of Nottingham. You can sign up to join us here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/aspire-members
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
A great piece in @timeshighered.bsky.social on how to get started with #PedRes #SoTL www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-g...
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How to get started with pedagogic research (and actually publish it)
Pedagogic research is increasingly central to teaching excellence in higher education, yet many academics are unsure how to begin. Discover how to shape your idea, secure funding, navigate ethics and ...
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Review of International Studies @risjnl.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Less than one week to go to submit an abstract for #BISA2026! The RIS editorial team would love to see all of you there.
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chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Join us for the first ASPIRE SOTL circle on Friday!
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
A great opportunity to engage with SoTL work
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Join us for our #SoTL Circle this Friday where we will be discussing Oro's article on active learning. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10..... Sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/copy-of-events
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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
*PSA EVENT* 'Using Objects to Enhance Learning in #PoliticalScience #Education - #Teaching & Learning Network Webinar with William L Allen. 📆 Tuesday 13 January, 12:30pm, online ➡️
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TLN Webinar – Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
‘Using Objects to Enhance Learning in Political Science Education’ with William L Allen, University of Southampton Tuesday 13 January, 12:30pmMost higher education teaching activities rely on texts.…
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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
*PSA EVENT* 'Giving Choice a Chance: Assessment optionality in #PoliticalStudies #education. #Teaching & Learning Network webinar with Jeremy Moulton @jeremymoulton.bsky.social @psateach.bsky.social 📆 3 December, 1:30 - 3pm ➡️ FREE and open to all
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TLN Webinar – Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in political studies education | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
‘Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in political studies education’ with Jeremy Moulton, University of York Wednesday 3 December, 1:30pm to 3pmThis practice-sharing webinar will present…
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Our post in @hepi-news.bsky.social highlight the importance of teaching & scholarship work! @chrisfeathers.bsky.social @sudhirselvaraj.bsky.social @louisepears.bsky.social @jeremymoulton.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
🔊BONUS EPISODE of the Politics and Pedagogy podcast is out 'Student Voice: Student-led Exhibits', with @polisatleeds.bsky.social students Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson. Available on all platforms: rss.com/podcasts/pol...
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BONUS Student Voice: Student-led exhibits | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
BONUS EPISODE: In this bonus episode on student voice we speak to Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson, second year International Relations Students (BA) Hons at the University of Leeds, about their exhibit Me...
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
🔊BONUS EPISODE of the Politics and Pedagogy podcast is out 'Student Voice: Student-led Exhibits', with @polisatleeds.bsky.social students Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson. Available on all platforms: rss.com/podcasts/pol...
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BONUS Student Voice: Student-led exhibits | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
BONUS EPISODE: In this bonus episode on student voice we speak to Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson, second year International Relations Students (BA) Hons at the University of Leeds, about their exhibit Me...
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Please join us next week, 9th September, for our online event! Sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail...
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ASPIRE Network Online Welcome Event | aspirenetwork.uk
Following our in-person launch event in June, we will be hosting a post-summer break online welcome to new members of the network in September, discussing our plans for the future, and kicking off the...
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
🔊REMINDER - September 9th we have our first online event, sign up and join us here www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail.... Have a lovely summer!
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ASPIRE Network Online Welcome Event | aspirenetwork.uk
Following our in-person launch event in June, we will be hosting a post-summer break online welcome to new members of the network in September, discussing our plans for the future, and kicking off the...
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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
*PSA EVENT* Borders in Motion: Critical Conversations on #Race, #Migration & Intersectionality. Organised by the The PSA RMI Specialist Group 📆 16 Sept, King's College London ➡️ Details and registration
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Borders in Motion: Critical Conversations on RMI | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday 25 July 2025 The PSA Race, Migration, and Internsectionality Specialist Group and King's College London Borders and Migration Research Group are accepting…
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Dr Natalie Jester @nataliejester.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
What are other social scientists doing in their research methods modules these days? I'm wanting to refresh things a bit. How do you find policy analysis? Am considering a session on this, in addition to decolonial & creative methods. I also run a session on digital methods which students often use
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Cathy Elliott @profcathyelliott.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
And the @ctisleeds.bsky.social Politics and Pedagogy podcast about Aspire rss.com/podcasts/pol...
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ASPIRE Network Launch | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Episode: Welcome to a very special episode of Politics and Pedagogy where we are launching the The Academic Scholarship in Politics and International Relations Education Network or ASPIRE Network. ASP...
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Sage @sagepub.com · 08/07/2025
Join us on August 12 for our sixth-annual #CriticalThinkingBootcamp: The Future of Critical Thinking. Our panel will explore how librarians and educators can combat misinformation and empower students with critical thinking skills. Register now: bit.ly/44xINW9
Critical Thinking Bootcamp
The Future of Critical Thinking
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
8:30am PT | 11:30am ET | 4:30pm BST
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Derek Edyvane @derekedyvane.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Job! (fixed term)
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
NEW Blog! @polisatleeds.bsky.social student Chloe Simpson writes about her experience at the NATO Youth Summit. Congratulations Chloe! ctis.leeds.ac.uk/from-the-bal...
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From the Balkans to the Future: A student Journey to the NATO Youth Summit | CTIS - The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship
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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Such a brilliant few days at @maastrichtu.bsky.social presenting and learning from colleagues at their Teaching & Learning Festival. Big thanks to @patrickbijsmans.bsky.social & his team for the invite and hosting such a great event!
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Patrick Bijsmans @patrickbijsmans.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's Teaching & Learning Festival! Great to engage with so many colleagues from across @maastrichtu.bsky.social @edlab-ctl.bsky.social & of course @mlebourdon.bsky.social (@ctisleeds.bsky.social) and Alexandra Schouten-Voskamp (University of Amsterdam) 🎈 (1/2)
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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Looking forward to this presenting my research of Global Education and Social Media next week for @ioe-derc.bsky.social free webinar. @ioe.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...
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#GlobalEducation?: Social Media, pedagogy and activism
This webinar explores how social media shapes understandings of global injustice, and how teaching can be adapted to equip students with appropriate critical skills.
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Thank you to all that attended our roundtable at #BISA2025! It was a stimulating discussion on all things scholarship, practice and solidarity. @mybisa.bsky.social ( we even had our smallest member join the panel!)
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
We are at @mybisa.bsky.social hosting a panel on Pedagogical Scholarship! Join us tomorrow at 4:45 in Amsterdam Room, Europa Hotel #BISA2025 @louisepears.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social @mlebourdon.bsky.social
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
A week since our launch! Have you joined us? www.aspirenetwork.uk
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Home | aspirenetwork.uk
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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
What a day! Thank you everyone who joined us for the launch of @aspirenetwork.bsky.social, big thank you to our key notes @profcathyelliott.bsky.social @teachpolitics.bsky.social and congrats to my fellow board members 🎉
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Explaining the what, why and wherefore of the #aspirelaunch
Image of 8 people on a stage in front of a slide saying "supporting teaching track academics in politics and international relations" Image of 8 people on a stage in front of a slide saying "supporting teaching track academics in politics and international relations" Image of 8 people on a stage in front of a slide saying "supporting teaching track academics in politics and international relations"
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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
#aspirelaunch such a great group of people brought together to talk all things teaching track and the future of the network.
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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
A brilliant few days at #ANGELConference2025 in Berlin listening, learning and sharing on all things #GlobalEducation.
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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Looking forward to this! If you're interesting in all thing #SoTL or teaching and learning in Politics & IR, this will be great! @polisatleeds.bsky.social
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UCL Centre for the Pedagogy of Politics @uclcpp.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Still time to register for our workshop next week!
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