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Leda Kamenopoulou

@kamenopoulou.bsky.social
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Associate Professor Institute of Education, University College London #Deafblindness #MultiSensoryImpairment #Accessibility #InclusiveEducation #GlobalSouth | Keep calm and embrace #diversity 🤍

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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
New article: Self-reflexivity as a methodological framework for conducting research in inclusive education in the global South, with Professor Maya Kalyanpur, of the University of San Diego ✨ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Self-reflexivity as a methodological framework for conducting research in inclusive education in the global South
Recent research points to the complications in the power dynamic between researchers and the researched within the arena of international inclusive education and development due to the unquestioned...
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2026/02/... Read our new @ioe.bsky.social blog about our exciting knowledge exchange project with the Seashell Trust. #SensoryNeeds #Inclusion @davidturton.bsky.social 💙
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Placing distinct perspectives in dialogue: learning across research, practice and lived experience
In this blog post we reflect on a specific example of ‘knowledge exchange’ across research, policy, practice and lived experience in relation to learning with sensory needs... (read more)
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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
IOE academics designed a creative workshop for disabled young people to illuminate what employment means when viewed through the lens of disability. The session highlighted how creative practice opens space for dialogue, underscoring the value of inclusive research and practice. uclioe.info/3LJe7L4
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UCL @ucl.ac.uk · 11/01/2026
One month to go… UCL turns 200! 🎉 On 11 February, we kick off #UCL200 – a year of celebrations marking our radical founding in 1826 as London’s first university, open to all. Expect parties, exhibitions, student festivals, art, books, performances, and more. Get ready! @uclspeccoll.bsky.social
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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
"Disability History Month invites us to listen deeply, challenge structural barriers, and amplify voices that are too often marginalised" - Victoria Showunmi, IOE Vice-Dean for EDI Discover a roundup of IOE work in the fields of disability and inclusion. www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/202...
A male student sitting in the outdoor dining area outside UCL. He is smiling at a friend who is off camera.
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Full article: Facilitating the friendships of students with complex communication needs www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Facilitating the friendships of students with complex communication needs
Friendships are important for well-being, but scant research has focused on the friendships of those with complex communication needs (CCN). This study explored how parents and teachers facilitate ...
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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
The call for abstracts for the 2026 London International Conference on Inclusive Education is now open! 👏👏 Submit your proposal and join us for what promises to be another fantastic conference, bringing together colleagues from around the world working on #InclusiveEducation. licie.co.uk
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HOME | LICIE 2026
Your main source of information for the London International Conference on Inclusive Education (LICIE)
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Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre (DCAL) @dcal-ucl.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
PhD Opportunity at UCL – Tactile Sign Language & DeafBlind Communication. Funded PhD at DCAL exploring tactile BSL and DeafBlind interaction. UK only. Deadline 1 Dec 2025. www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
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PhD Opportunity at UCL – Tactile Sign Language & DeafBlind Communication
Join a pioneering ERC-funded project at UCL’s DCAL, Europe’s leading centre for Deafness, Cognition & Language research.
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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
New paper! 🤩 Ho, @kamenopoulou.bsky.social and Pinto's new paper, 'Facilitating expression beyond speech: Methods for engaging students with Complex Communication Needs (CCN) in research and educational practice', is out now. Read it here:
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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
The call for abstracts for the 2026 London International Conference on Inclusive Education is now open! 👏👏 Submit your proposal and join us for what promises to be another fantastic conference! All details at licie.co.uk
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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
This new Department for Education report, led by @cantalek.bsky.social and colleagues at @ioe.bsky.social provides an up-to-date understanding of the identification, support and collaborative practices for children with #SEND. Read their full findings here 👉
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Identifying and supporting the needs of children with SEND in mainstream settings
Findings from a series of rapid evidence assessments on what works to identify and support the needs of children and young people with SEND in mainstream and early years settings.
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Proud to share our latest report on good practices for supporting learners with sensory and physical needs in mainstream schools! #SensoryNeeds #PhysicalNeeds #ComplexNeeds #InclusiveEducation @cantalek.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68d66b...
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Excited to be part of this ground-breaking research project as member of the advisory board! @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
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Deafness, Cognition and Language Research Centre (DCAL) @dcal-ucl.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Exciting news – Kate Rowley has been awarded a £1.4M European Research Council (ERC) grant (#ERCStG | @erc.europa.eu) for a 5-year project on tactile BSL in the UK. Starts Jan 2026. 🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
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Groundbreaking Research on Tactile British Sign Language
Kate Rowley has been awarded a £1.4M ERC grant to lead a 5-year study into tactile British Sign Language, used by deafblind people across the UK.
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Full article: Facilitating the friendships of students with complex communication needs, with Dr Hui Jun Ho and Dr Cynthia Pinto @dr-cynthia-pinto.bsky.social ✨ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Facilitating the friendships of students with complex communication needs
Friendships are important for well-being, but scant research has focused on the friendships of those with complex communication needs (CCN). This study explored how parents and teachers facilitate ...
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
I finished reading #TheSafekeep and I loved it! Highly recommend if you're looking for something unforgettable 💙 www.goodreads.com/book/show/19... #FridayReads
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The Safekeep
An exhilarating, twisted tale of desire, suspicion, and…
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Applications still open for UCL's MA Special & Inclusive Education! Study with world-leading experts, in vibrant London, network globally. Visa deadline: 27/06/25. Non-visa: 29/08/25. Transform your career in inclusive education! #UCL #InclusiveEducation #HigherEd @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Happy World Accessibility Day 2025! Let's all work together to make the world a more inclusive, equitable and beautiful place - we can do it! #Accessibility #InclusiveEducation #SensoryNeeds #InclusiveDesign
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Great piece about our recent work on advancing inclusive education in #Paraguay and #Uruguay with @drzacharywalker.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social We are grateful to @ucl-global.bsky.social for funding this project! #InclusiveEducation #SDGs www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/case-stu...
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Advancing inclusive education in South America: lessons learned
Professor Zachary Walker and Dr Leda Kamenopoulou used UCL Global Engagement Funds to advance inclusive education through collaboration in South America.
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UCL Global Engagement @ucl-global.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
How can educators create more inclusive classrooms for children with disabilities in South America? @ioe.bsky.social researchers explored this with partners in Colombia, Peru & Brazil—supported by @ucl.ac.uk Global Engagement Funds. Read more ⬇️
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Advancing inclusive education in South America: lessons learned
Professor Zachary Walker and Dr Leda Kamenopoulou used UCL Global Engagement Funds to advance inclusive education through collaboration in South America.
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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
What is and what is not #accessibility? On this @ioe.bsky.social blog, Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social and Ben Watson break down six myths about accessibility. Read more at the link!
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Six myths and facts about accessibility
In this blog post, we bust six common misconceptions about accessibility and show how accessibility benefits everyone… (read more)
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UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
1/ To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Leda @kamenopoulou.bsky.social and Ben Watson break down six myths about accessibility. @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social Read in more detail on the #IOEBlog: blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2025/03/...
Six myths and facts about accessibility. Share and save.Myth 1: Accessibility is for disabled people. Fact: Accessibility recognises the many different ways humans perceive, experience and connect with the world.Myth 2: Accessibility is ramps and lifts. Fact: Accessibility is more than physical access. It includes digital platforms, live events and teaching.Myth 3: Accessibility is expertise. Fact: Accessibility is a constant learning journey. If you are proactive, your expertise will grow.
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Applications still open for UCL's MA Special & Inclusive Education! Study with world-leading experts, in vibrant London, network globally. Visa deadline: 27/06/25. Non-visa: 29/08/25. Transform your career in inclusive education! #UCL #InclusiveEducation #HigherEd @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Congratulations to my fabulous doctoral student @gabriellapreyes.bsky.social on her first publication! 👏 journals.cilip.org.uk/catalogue-an... #InclusiveCataloguing #InclusiveEducation #ProudSupervisor @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
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View of Cataloging the Empire
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
New IOE blog with Ben Watson out now! 'Accessibility is not my responsibility' and other common myths that we bust one by one - read on! #Accessibility #InclusiveEducation #SensoryNeeds #InclusiveDesign @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2025/03/...
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Six myths and facts about accessibility
In this blog post, we bust six common misconceptions about accessibility and show how accessibility benefits everyone… (read more)
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
When you turn a corner and bump into all the wonderful year 2 Habilitation students! Their bright smiles, warm hugs and good vibes made my day. Soon they will be qualified Hab specialists - so proud! @davidturton.bsky.social @mobilitymort.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
Students sitting and standing in the level 5 corridor inside 20 Bedford Way, the Institute of Education (IOE) bundling.
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Professor Zachary Walker @drzacharywalker.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
This is nice. @ioe.bsky.social #1 in the world for the 12th year in a row. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...
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UCL ranks number one in the world for education and architecture & built environment
UCL has retained its number one position for both education and for architecture and the built environment in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Thank you to the @dbiconnect.bsky.social Research Network for featuring our research project in your video campaign! #deafblindness #AssistiveTechnology #GlobalSouth
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Enjoyed making a short video about our research project with @walterwittich.bsky.social and @peterjsimcock.bsky.social, for @dbiconnect.bsky.social who supported the pilot phase -watch this space! www.chsglobalpartnerships.com/growing-bein...
Leda smiling at the camera.
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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Congratulations Leda! 🙌🙌 We're lucky to have such great colleagues in our department!
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Professor Zachary Walker @drzacharywalker.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Well done!
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Yay to me, I have just qualified as Senior Fellow of the Advance HE @advancehe.bsky.social!! Thanks ever so much to Prof. Zachary Walker @drzacharywalker.bsky.social and Dr Jess Hayton, for supporting my application 💙 @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social
Many congratulations, the Panel agreed you should be recognised as a Senior Fellow. They commended your application for the following:
•	Your commitment to inclusivity is second to none and is a shining example others should learn from. Your approach to supporting others is clear and working across institutions is a clear demonstration of SF.
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
If you want to know more about UCL's graduate taught programmes on #InclusiveEducation, including the stellar Special and Inclusive Education MA that I lead, book your place for our next online Graduate Open Events on 5 and 11 Feb 2025! @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/open-day...
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Graduate Open Events: Special and Inclusive Education | IOE - Faculty of Education and Society
Join us online on 5 and 11 February 2025 to learn more about graduate taught programmes in Special and Inclusive Education at UCL, meet our programme leaders, and ask any questions you might have.
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Did you know Bluesky has a setting that will remind you to add alt text before posting? Go to "Settings," then "Accessibility." Select the checkbox for "Require alt text before posting."
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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Interested in getting a specialist qualification in habilitation and disabilities of sight? Find out more about our graduate diploma here: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...
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Specialist Qualification in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) Grad Dip
The Specialist Qualification in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) Graduate Diploma trains students to become Qualified Habilitation Specialists. An interim award, the ...
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Dr Peter Simcock @peterjsimcock.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Delighted to be a CI on this exciting project, working with PI @walterwittich.bsky.social and @kamenopoulou.bsky.social www.chsglobalpartnerships.com/growing-bein... #deafblind
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Growing Up & Being Deafblind: Analyzing Comparative Case Studies From the Global South and North to Illuminate Enablers That Lead Towards the Achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. | Can...
Grant Award: $100,000
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
On #InternationalDayOfPersonswithDisabilities that celebrates amplifying #leadership of persons with disabilities, the experiences of a #deafblind person navigating an inaccessible world remind us to do better. Book review ⬇️ nagivatihttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/02646196241261605
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David Turton @davidturton.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Excellent review by @walterwittich.bsky.social of Inclusive Education for Learners with Multisensory Impairment by @kamenopoulou.bsky.social, demonstrating the broader relevance of this important contribution to the field of deafblindness education.
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Walter Wittich @walterwittich.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Book Review: Inclusive Education for Learners with Multisensory Impairment: Best Practices and Research Priorities journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #deafblindness by @kamenopoulou.bsky.social
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Book Review: Inclusive Education for Learners with Multisensory Impairment: Best Practices and Research Priorities - Walter Wittich, 2024
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Leda Kamenopoulou @kamenopoulou.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Hello Bluesky! I made this salad for my lunch today 💛
Salad in a bowl
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