Hear @professorliwei.bsky.social talk us through his career pathway, from classroom teacher to lecturer in linguistics and IOE Director and Dean.
He tells us how observing language shifts in three generations of immigrant families sparked a life in academia.
Listen on Academia et al bit.ly/4t9wI30
If you'd like to learn more about our new exhibition, you can read an interivew with our Outreach and Exhibitions Coordinator about the process of putting the exhibition together and some of the items on display!
Link is: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/news...
Three stuffed animals, a bear, lamb and owl sit around a board game with different cards
Today is National Board Game Day! 🎲 Brian Bear and friends have decided to play their new favourite game, the IOE Library board game (coming soon to a wellbeing table near you!).
This is a great excuse to have some old fashioned, off screen fun and play a game with your friends and family. 🧩
A graphic with a purple background featuring a blue wine glass with a Star of David, a white egg, and a green herb. A small bone sits beside the items. The text reads "Happy Passover." The upper right corner displays "UCL 200"
Wishing a happy Passover to everyone who is celebrating!
#UCLLibraries #WeAreIOE #Passover
Spring break alert! We close for the holidays on 1 April at 17.00 and reopen on 8 April at 08.30. The Student Centre, Main Library and Science Library all remain open 24/7 during this time if you need somewhere to study. We all wish you a refreshing and relaxing long weekend. ☺️ ❤️ 🌲
A smiling woman stands next to her bottle on a metal water fountain in a library.
Half a million plastic bottles saved! When Inara, a volunteering officer at the Student Union, filled her bottle at the library's water fountain, the counter clicked over to 500,000. The fountain, installed in 2019, has helped the library community avoid using half a million single-use bottles. 🌏 💦
SEND Reform Consultation 2026: the Alliance for Inclusive Education. Two young Disabled people are holding a protest banner with the slogan: Educate, Don't Segregate
SEND Reform: Education Professionals 🎓️
Teachers, TAs, SENCOs, Headteachers, and others - join this vital conversation to influence the Government’s SEND Reform consultation
When: 7th April, 5.30 - 7pm
Where: Zoom
Access: BSL
Book: tinyurl.com/shtwuyvy
#EducateDontSegregate #InclusiveEducation
A monochrome image of the staircase in the IOE Library, showing people going up and coming down the stairs, a few desks, and signs saying Level 3 and Level 5.
Don't forget, we close for the Easter break on Wed 01/04 at 17.00 and reopen on Wed 08/04 at 08.30. The Main Library, Science Library and Student Centre will be open 24/7 during this time. For information see: www.ucl.ac.uk/library/using-library/opening-hours
“If owt’s been dunn ‘ere, Miss Punnett’s dunnit”
Margaret was Vice-Principal of the London Day Training College (now IOE) for over 30 years.
Through her leadership, teaching & pastoral care, she was a powerful force in teacher education, championing women's entry into the profession bit.ly/3NF04XK
Want some plants to liven up your windowsill? Thinking of sowing some seeds?
Next time you're passing our help desk, check out our plant sale! We have indoors plants and seeds to help your desk spring into action. All proceeds go to funding more plants and pots for IOE library. 🌾 🌿 🪴
#WeAreIOE
Eid Mubarak purple coloured graphic with stylized minarets and crescent moon. UCL 200 logo in the top right corner.
Eid Mubarak to everyone in our community who is celebrating!
An open book.
The UCL Office for Open Science and Scholarship supports the adoption of Open practices and approaches. Find out more and get support with your research projects. www.ucl.ac.uk/library/open-science-res...
What does a PhD journey look like when you paint it rather than write it? That's what Louise and Tooba will find out as they chat and paint their way through research, belonging and London.
Listen to the 1st episode of The PhD Sketchbook, released monthly on IOE Insights! https://bit.ly/4sj3i2t
A few more days to apply to be our next Small Press in Residence! Outstanding collections, collaborations with us, @sladeschoolucl.bsky.social & @uclpublishing.bsky.social + £5,000 to spend flexibly!
#smallpress #libraries #archives #artistresidency #artistinresidence #funding #specialcollections
A screenshot of research titled They are "Bad", "Barbaric" and "Different": the Construction of Chinese Otherness in an Edwardian School History Textbook by Wen Zhang on UCL Press's Paper Trains website.
Wen Zhang's research paper They are "Bad", "Barbaric" and "Different": the Construction of Chinese Otherness in an Edwardian School History Textbook sprang from historic books in IOE's Special Collections. Her research is published in UCL Press's Paper Trails: ucldigitalpress.co.uk/BOOC/Article...
Paper Trails: The Social Life of Archives and Collections An open access 'living book' now available and accepting submissions for: Collection Profiles; Co-Production; Engagement; Research Stories
We’re delighted to share the latest update to ‘Paper Trails: the Social Life of Archives and Collections’, our ongoing #openaccess publication with @uclpress.bsky.social
🗃️ #skystorians
What if you could phone the past? Hear 200 years of UCL voices with the Time Telephone – ft. stories from the 1940s to the present day.
Spot the Time Telephone, tiny furniture, and artefacts from the 'crown jewels' of social research at the Two Centuries Here exhibition: https://bit.ly/4uwfMFb
Explore a selection of @ucl.ac.uk's incredible collection of rare books and archives at UCL East. Join us on 24 March:
Reading List postcard showing an Owl. Text above owl says "What a wise owl you are, using ReadingLists@UCL" text below says "readinglists.ucl.ac.uk"
This week is reading lists week (16th - 20th March).
Please fill out the short online survey [link in bio] to be in with a chance to win a £25 voucher.
You can meet the team at a pop-up stand in the Student Centre on Thursday (19th March between 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
Happy World Sleep Day!
To celebrate Brian Bear has taken a nap from his reading! 💤
This year's theme is Sleep Well, Live Better and highlights the importance of good sleep health and habits, so don't forget to take a break amongst all your studying.
#UCLLibraries #WorldSleepDay #IOELibrary
Screenshot of Wen Zhang's article in the collection profiles section of 'Paper Trails: The Social Life of Archives and Collections' (published by UCL Press). The article includes illustrations from the textbook showing racialised portrayals of Chinese people and narratives of British superiority.
Great to Wen Zhang's article “They Are ‘Bad’, ‘Barbaric’ and ‘Different’: The Construction of #Chinese Otherness”publishd in 'Paper Trails'. It uses the 'Harmsworth History of the World' from the @ioelibrary.bsky.social #HistoricalTextbooks #SpecColl. ucldigitalpress.co.uk/BOOC/Article... #HistEd
Poster titled “What’s so Special about UCL Special Collections?” scheduled 10-11:30am, Tuesday 24 March at Culture Lab, UCL East. Below the yellow title banner, a photo shows a young woman wearing a headscarf examining an open rare book on a foam support while others chat or browse exhibits in the background.
What’s so Special about UCL Special Collections? is back at UCL East! Join us on 24 Mar to explore a selection of rare books and archives, meet members of our team, and discover the stories behind these fascinating materials at this relaxed, free event.
Book now on tinyurl.com/uclopenmorning.
#IWD: Prof Victoria Showunmi (Vice-Dean of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) invites us to consider how generosity, solidarity, and shared responsibility strengthen not only individuals but entire communities. #WeAreIOE @ucl.ac.uk
Hands on a keyboard are viewed from above along with a mouse and water bottle.
Working on your dissertation? There's still time to book one of our online dissertation support sessions. The first (11/03) focuses on how to conduct an initial scoping search, and the second (19/03) looks at advanced search strategies. Find out more and book your place via tinyurl.com/42sfuy82
Handwritten messages from library users of their favourite books with an origami heart shape: Stockett, Kathryn, The Help, Dr Seuss Green Eggs and Ham, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, dark blue one, The New Age of Sexism, Laura Bates, an eye-opening review of how AI has created new challenges for women.
Handwritten messages from library users of their favourite books with an origami heart shape: The London Eye Mystery, The Little People, Big Dreams series have a big impact in the classroom, The Death of Vivek Oji, Akwaeke Emezi.
A handwritten message from a library user of their favourite books with two origami heart shapes: On Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint by Maggie Nelson, 5 stars!
A sign reading What do you love to read? with a polling box, paper, pencil and instructions, all on library shelves by a window.
What do you love to read? It's a good question to ask on World Book Day in the National Year of Reading. Recommendations by IOE Library users range from Green Eggs and Ham by Dr Seuss to The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates. See our new display and let us know your favourites. #WorldBookDay
Celebrating World Book Day, with a #UCL200 twist 📚💜🏛️
Which ones have you read?
@ucl.ac.uk
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1. Wen Li
2. Lucy Pope
3. UCL Special Collections, @profginab.bsky.social
4. Chris Moos
A smiling woman stands next to a set of shelves that displays information, photos and QR codes relating to her library and research experiences.
Dr Kanayo Dike‑Oduah is the first person featured in our Researcher Journey display on Level 5. The display explores the role of the library as she studied for a PGCE, MA and EdD at the IOE. Discover her inspiring tips on using our rich resources and supportive team to fuel your research journey.
Our thoughts are with those affected by current events in the Middle East region.
UCL offers a range of specialist support and advice. Find out more and access support:
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2026/fe...
Considering a Master’s degree in Social Sciences?
Join our online sessions from 16-19 March and discover how research and critical thinking drive change.
🎓 Engage with leading academics
✏️ Hear from current students
❓ Take part in a live Q&A, with application tips
https://bit.ly/3ZXqE15
Poster of seed swap.
Prepare for spring by coming along to the IOE Library Seed Swap and Plant sale tomorrow!
You can swap your plant seeds or donate a small amount in exchange for one of our small plants or packet of seeds. 🌱🌿🪴
#WeAreIOE #UCLLibraries #SeedSwap #Sustainability
