School of Education

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Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Research

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Our research

Research Excellence Framework 2021

News

12 May 2022

University of Sheffield celebrates its impactful research

The Faculty of Social Sciences is delighted with the results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, which demonstrate the quality and excellence of research conducted across the Social Sciences.

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21 March 2022

Exhibition gives insight into children’s play in pandemic

New research from the University of Sheffield, University College London (UCL) and play specialists from Great Ormond Street Hospital has revealed the impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on children’s play.

31 January 2022

Exploring Play is ranked as one of the best MOOCs of all time

We are delighted to discover that our Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life MOOC is ranked 29th in Class Central 'Best MOOCs of All Time' 2021 list.