Paola Elizabeth Perez Garcia, BA (Hons) Education, London Metropolitan University “Understanding a language is not just about knowing words; it’s about understanding people” Dabbling and Language Inequality In Spain, speaking English is seen as a golden ticket opening doors to better jobs, travel, and global connections. But mastering English isn’t always simple. One major … Read more
Maria Bahnari, BA (Hons) Education, London Metropolitan University Walk into any UK secondary school today, and you’ll likely hear more than just English. From Polish to Punjabi, Arabic to Albanian, UK classrooms reflect a rich mosaic of languages spoken by students from all over the world. This linguistic diversity is a defining feature of 21st-century British education. Yet, despite its … Read more
Michelle Hough, BA (Hons) Education, London Metropolitan University
Erona Jaha, BA (Hons) Education, London Metropolitan University “What does it mean to not be able to fully express yourself in the classroom?” When I moved to Kosovë at the age of nine, I was faced with this very question. Although I spoke Albanian at home, I quickly realised that speaking a language and learning … Read more
Gledisa Repaj, BA Education, London Metropolitan University, UK
Karam Bhogal – London Metropolitan University Karam Bhogal, Senior Lecturer in Education (SEND), talked about his Doctoral research focussing emotional well-being of children and young people on Autism Spectrum and Severe Intellectual Disabilities on Tuesday, 18th November 2025. Karam’s talk focussed on the perceptions of school practitioners regarding interaction and the promotion of emotional wellbeing … Read more
“LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Education in Times of Anti-Gender Backlashes and Anti-DEI Policies.” Our latest Education Café session featured a powerful and timely talk by Francesca, titled:“LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Education in Times of Anti-Gender Backlashes and Anti-DEI Policies.” Francesca spoke candidly about her lived experience, offering a deeply personal lens on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in … Read more
Eden Harper, BA (Hons) EducationLondon Metropolitan University Eden’s research interest stems from her personal experience as a Black Caribbean student navigating the British school system. In this episode, she explores Bourdieu’s social and cultural theories, alongside educational theories of labelling within school contexts. Drawing on Childhood with Bourdieu, Eden discusses how “capital exposure” can serve … Read more
Dijle Ongun BA (Hons.) Education, London Metropolitan University, UK. In this podcast, Dijle explores the issues of sexual violence towards women in both Turkey and the UK.
Comfort Ogunjobi BA (Hons) Education London Metropolitan University