Our Early Achievement : Dr. Jimmy Liu Delivers Keynote Speech at the University of Cambridge

September 13, 2025 460

As a visiting scholar at the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, Dr. Jimmy Liu, Co-founder of the Global Phonics and Literacy Research Centre (GPLRC) and CEO of Ad Astra Education Sci-tech Group, delivered an inspiring keynote speech...

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Celebrating the Incorporation of the Global Phonics and Literacy Research Centre as an Independent Organization

August 26, 2025 468

August 2025 The Global Phonics and Literacy Research Centre (GPLRC) is proud to announce the formal registration of its incorporated company in the United Kingdom. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in the Centre’s international d...

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GPLRC Hosts Magical Harry Potter-Themed Literacy Study Trip at Warner Bros. Studio

July 15, 2025 393

In an inspiring blend of fantasy and phonics, the Global Phonics and Literacy Research Centre (GPLRC)—funded and operated by the Smart Rudder Group—successfully organized a Harry Potter-themed literacy study trip at the iconic Warner Bros. Studio...

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GPLRC Donates 300 Children’s Books to Local Oxfam Shop to Support After-School Reading in the Community

June 15, 2025 382

The Global Phonics and Literacy Research Centre (GPLRC), an international literacy research and teacher training institution operated by the Smart Rudder Group, has donated over 300 brand-new children’s books to the Oxfam Charity Shop in Oxford. ...

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School Literacy Club in Salisbury

September 22, 2024 362

The Global Phonics and Literacy Research Centre (GPLRC), operated under the Smart Rudder Group, is proud to announce the official launch of its After-School Literacy Club for local children in Salisbury. This exciting initiati...

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GPLRC Organizes Inspiring British Library Visit for Reading Club Members and Families

June 15, 2024 376

In a celebration of books, history, and lifelong learning, the Global Phonics and Literacy Research Centre (GPLRC)—a leading literacy research and teacher development institution operated by the Smart Rudder Group—recently organized an ...

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Alan from The Warriors (Scottish Opera) Praises Dr. Phonics — A Valued GPLRC Partner in China

November 23, 2023 443

GPLRC has forged a strategic partnership with Dr. Phonics, a leading expert organization in synthetic phonics pedagogy and literacy development across China. This collaboration combines GPLRC’s international research expertise with Dr. Pho...

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Phonics Teacher Training Programme — Shanxi Province, China

July 15, 2023 457

In 2023, the Shanxi Provincial Education Bureau commissioned GPLRC to design and deliver an intensive Phonics Teacher Training Programme aimed at improving foundational English literacy skills across multiple primary schools in Shanxi Province....

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GPLRC Supports Homeschooling Families with Reading Activities and Book Donations

March 15, 2023 315

In a continued effort to make literacy resources accessible to all learners, the Global Phonics and Literacy Research Centre (GPLRC)—operated by the Smart Rudder Group—has launched a special outreach initiative to support homeschoo...

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Strengthening Engagement with Local Schools in the UK

October 26, 2022 368

The Global Phonics and Literacy Research Centre (GPLRC), under the direction of the Smart Rudder Group, has established itself as a thought leader in literacy innovation, blending cutting-edge research with practical classroom applicati...

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