UCEC, in partnership with Beijing Normal University’s Education Training Centre, was proud to host a group of 20 distinguished Chinese school teachers and headteachers for a 13-day Oxford University Certificate programme. Running from 21st March to 2nd April 2026, the programme was designed specifically for experienced educators: people who lead schools, shape curricula, and develop …
UCEC was pleased to welcome a group of undergraduate students from Zhejiang University of Technology for a month-long Oxford visiting programme — one of the most immersive and academically rich experiences UCEC offers. Running from 30th January to 25th February 2026, the programme combined university-level lectures, skills workshops, cultural excursions, and a formal closing presentation …
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UCEC was delighted to welcome 14 outstanding undergraduate students and their lead teacher from Henan University of Chinese Medicine for a two-week immersive programme based in Oxford. Running from 27th January to 7th February 2026, the programme offered a carefully curated blend of academic lectures, cultural experiences, and hands-on visits designed to broaden horizons and …
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Neil recently attended the launch of Wild Search’s Leading Education: Celebrating Politicians Who Led the Department 1925–2025 — a book charting a full century of educational leadership in this country. Edward Wild and the team of authors have produced something genuinely worth reading, and the launch brought together a room full of authors, education leaders, and …
We are pleased to share news of a significant visit to Henan Province, China, which marks an important step forward in our commitment to building meaningful international academic partnerships. UCEC CEO Professor Neil Carmichael, recently travelled to Zhengzhou for a week of meetings, university visits, and formal agreement signings – a visit that signals a …
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Our CEO, Neil, recently met with the Chancellor of Oxford University, Lord Hague, and Professor Jo-Anne Baird of Oxford’s Department of Education for a substantive discussion on education policy — specifically around the topic of assessment. The meeting forms part of a wider and significant research project in which UCEC is engaged, and brought together …
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Neil was recently invited to lecture students of politics at the University of Nottingham — an engagement that offered a valuable opportunity to bring real-world political experience directly into the lecture theatre. The session centred on two of the most consequential moments in recent British political history: the 2017 and 2019 general elections, and the …
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In August, UCEC welcomed a delegation for our first Academic Leadership & Management Overseas Study Programme — an intensively designed programme focused on strengthening university leadership capacity and fostering collaborative approaches to institutional governance. This programme recognises that effective leadership at every level of a university shapes not only organisational culture, but ultimately the educational …
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UCEC is proud to announce that our CEO, Neil, has been appointed Honorary Professor at the School of Education, University of Nottingham — a significant recognition of his longstanding commitment to education and public policy. The appointment, which takes effect immediately, reflects both the depth of Neil’s expertise and the strength of the relationship between …
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Short clip created by a student from the cohort 21 July – 9 August 2025 From 21 July to 9 August 2025, UCEC welcomed a new cohort of outstanding university students from Hubei Province for the third edition of our flagship student experience programme. Each year has built on the success of the last, and …
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