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The Queen Mary Festival of Education will take place 18-20 April 2023. The Festival will explore the theme of Inclusive Education, addressing the visible and hidden barriers to success and exploring pedagogical approaches that open the doors of opportunity for all.
The festival aims to be an in person event with Zoom offering an online experience for most session. Whether participants will be on campus or online, registration is only possible using Zoom Events. Queen Mary staff can sign up using their university Zoom account. Alternatively, registering with an email address is also possible.
Further information can be found on the website of the Queen Mary University of London.
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