18/02/2013 - Two new lectureships advertised in School of Education
15/02/2013 - Tony Blair sends message to teachers at Queen’s Sharing Education event
05/02/2013 - Full-time PhD Studentship Opportunity
05/02/2013 - Professor Dillenburger appointed as member of The Northern Ireland Autism Strategy Research Advisory Committee
30/01/2013 - UNICEF-UK research launched at the Scottish Parliament
Applications are currently invited for a Lecturer in Maths Education and a Lecturer in Educational Leadership. Further details can be found at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJobVacancies/AcademicOpportunities/
For an informal discussion in relation to these posts please contact Dr Joy Alexander (Maths Education) or Dr Caitlin Donnelly (Educational Leadership).
The closing date for both posts is 11 March 2013.

Applications are currently invited for a full-time PhD studentship to be located jointly in the Schools of Education and Psychology at Queen's. The focus for the studentship is:
"The effects of universal preschool - and school-based education programmes in reducing prejudice and promoting respect for diversity among children aged 3-11: A systematic review and meta-analysis"
Supervisors: Professor Paul Connolly (School of Education) and Dr Clifford Stevenson (School of Psychology)
The Studentship is full-time for three years and covers the cost of fees and an annual maintenance grant. The systematic review will be registered with the international Campbell Collaboration and additional support will be provided by the Education Coordinating Group, based at the Peabody Research Institute, Vanderbilt University, USA. Opportunities will also be available to spend time at Vanderbilt to gain additional training in systematic reviewing and meta-analysis.
Previous experience of systematic reviews and meta-analysis are not required as full training will be given to the successful applicant. However, applicants should have a competent grasp of quantitative methods and statistical analysis using software such as SPSS, including applying multivariate techniques such as multiple regression and factor analysis.
The deadline for the receipt of completed applications is 22 February 2013. As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit a proposal of up to 2,000 words (including references) in relation to how they would undertake the above research project. In relation to this specific project, the proposal should include:
- some discussion of the existing research evidence on the development of prejudice among young children and what is known about the effectiveness of different approaches to reducing this; and
- some appreciation of what a systematic review and meta-analysis is and the key methodological issues that will need to be considered.
As regards the latter, applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the Campbell Collaboration website for examples of title registrations, protocols and full systematic reviews published. Details of how to apply can be found here
For further information please contact Professor Paul Connolly

As a result of the Autism Act (NI) 2011, the DHSSPS is leading on the development of a cross-departmental Autism Strategy and Action Plan for N.Ireland. A multi-agency Autism Strategy Project Board was established to direct and manage the development of the Plan which was launched for public consultation at the end of November 2012, with a closing date of Mid-March 2013. In parallel with this work, the Minister for Health Social Services and Public Safety established a Research Committee. Prof Dillenburger said of her appointment, ‘I am honoured and delighted to represent QUB on the Northern Ireland Autism Strategy Research Advisory Committee and to be able to contribute to ensuring that services and education for individuals with ASD are firmly based on research evidence’.

On January 22nd, the Centre for Children’s Rights recent research on the legal implementation of the UNCRC in twelve countries was launched in the Scottish Parliament in an event chaired by Neil Bibby MSP, shadow Minister for Children and Young People. Professor Laura Lundy outlined the key findings of the report and in response, Aileen Campbell MSP, Minister for Children and Young People welcomed the research and said that it would inform their next steps in relation to the Children and Young People Bill and ongoing efforts to implement the UNCRC. Anita Tiessen, Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF-UK addressed the implications for the UK government and Professor Kay Tisdall of the University of Edinburgh reflected on the implications of the research for Scotland.
Click here for the report.
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