UCL and IoE agree strategic partnership

UCL and the Institution of Education have this week agreed to enter into a formal strategic partnership. By bringing together two world-class research institutions, the new partnership will enable innovative developments in such areas as longitudinal studies, educational neuroscience, and quantitative social sciences. The partnership will seek to develop new joint courses and to deliver an improved student experience through combined developments in e-learning and distance learning provision. In addition, it will bring together the IOE's expertise in teacher education and development with UCL's experience of the UCL Academy and widening participation to provide a framework for school improvement and pupil attainment in London. The two institutions will also explore joint working in estates, information technology and procurement, as well as shared student services. Since the announcement last October of an intention to develop a formal partnership, groups of staff from both institutions have been exploring the potential to work together in research and teaching, and in supporting improvements in education in London. Now that the partnership has been agreed, the next phase will concentrate on implementing the ideas generated during the discussions.