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The Active Learning Network is a group of people from around the world who share an interest in active approaches to learning. Their site https://activelearningnetwork.com/ is designed to be a collaborative platform to showcase active learning projects, research and discussion taking place nationally and internationally. If you are interested in opportunities for collaboration then
Networking Workshop on 14th October 2019 at the University of the West of England, Bristol Cost: £50 This event is for colleagues based within academic departments, schools and faculties in higher education (including HE in FE) who have a role (formal or informal) in organisation, leadership and/or management of specific aspects of learning and
On the 14th May 2019 the Swansea Academy of Inclusivity and Learner Success (SAILS) held a conference on “Inclusive experience for disabled students in higher education”. The programme showcases the work done in this area across UK universities. The Centre for Teaching Innovation at the University of Westminster, supported Daniela de Silva, a project
A public event organised by Home Away from Home in partnership with HOMELandS 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday 3rd July 2019 in Fyvie Hall, University of Westminster The Home Away From Home (HafH) ERASMUS+ project together with HOMELandS (Hub on Migration, Exile, Languages and Spaces) are holding this public event within a context
In January 2019 Advance HE completed a three-month consultation with their members on how they could provide a more sustainable infrastructure to support the sector’s networks, including at subject level. The consultation reached over 200 individuals representing 96 institutions from over 14 countries and 28 different disciplines. The results of the consultation demonstrated there
MA Film, TV and Moving Image/CREAM - Moving Images, Multiple Screens Research Series Our opening event in our research series will be a symposium on the work of the important Italian filmmaker Lina Wertmuller, accompanying the series of screenings of her work at the Barbican: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2019/series/love-and-anarchy-the-films-of-lina-wertmuller All are welcome to attend this exciting event,
We would like to invite you to take part in our online professional development course for external examiners, and we are currently accepting bookings from aspiring, existing and experienced external examiners. This interactive, structured and tutor facilitated course has been developed as part of the Degree Standards project, which is led by Advance HE and
Dr. Lucy Mercer-Mapstone facilitated a workshop and discussion on how we can develop an inclusive partnership mindset to use not only in our projects, but also in our personal lives. The workshop was held on Tuesday, 29th of January at University of Westminster, London for the Co- Creators students and staff to meet and learn
Kathryn Waddington, Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Reader in Psychology recently guest edited a Special Issue on Compassionate Pedagogy for the Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice (December 2018, Volume 6, Issue 3). The range and quality of papers selected for publication reflect a ‘compassion turn’ in academic practice, and
CALL FOR PAPERS 8th Annual PedRIO Conference University of Plymouth, 12th April 2019 Bringing together leading academics from across the UK and beyond, the conference aims to inspire, share best practice, and contribute to core debates relevant to teaching and learning provision in the university sector. The conference will be themed around the
