Posted by Ian Collen
Queen's Policy Engagement
Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK where primary school pupils do not have to learn a second language, yet Ian Collen’s research suggests that children’s motivation for language learning is high
Posted by Professor Janice Carruthers
Queen's Policy Engagement
A new policy briefing published by Professor Janice Carruthers (QUB) and Professor Wendy Ayres-Bennett (Cambridge) compares educational policy in modern languages across the four UK jurisdictions and makes a series of policy recommendations.
Posted by Kevin Fearon
Queen's Policy Engagement
The Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS) is the first of its kind in the United Kingdom, formally partnering a legislative arm of government – the Northern Ireland Assembly – with academia. Aiming to encourage debate and improve understanding, KESS provides a forum to present and disseminate research findings in a straightforward format, making those findings easily accessible to decision-makers.