Monthly Archives: January 2017

Introduction to Education Practice: A Programme for Research Students

The next session of our ‘Introduction to Education Practice‘ course will run from the 27th to the 29th of March. This is a research-driven, practice-based course, aimed at doctoral students who are or will be supporting teaching activities. The course has four main aims: To introduce students to theoretical and practical knowledge on adult learning,… Read more » about Introduction to Education Practice: A Programme for Research Students

5th annual Change Agents’ Network Conference

Dear colleagues, The University of Exeter is proud to be hosting the 5th annual Change Agents’ Network Conference, which is being supported by Jisc on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st April 2017 at the Streatham Campus in Exeter. The theme of conference is ‘supporting effective partnerships’ and will build on the successes of the previous CAN… Read more » about 5th annual Change Agents’ Network Conference

Researching, Advancing & Inspiring Student Engagement (RAISE) Conference for 2017

  Dear Colleagues We invite you to submit contributions to the Researching, Advancing & Inspiring Student Engagement (RAISE) Conference for 2017. Registration to attend is also now open. We particularly welcome submissions from students (there is no cost to students attending/participating the conference apart from a refundable deposit). Due to an increase in presentations and… Read more » about Researching, Advancing & Inspiring Student Engagement (RAISE) Conference for 2017

Higher Education and Research Bill in the House of Lords – round up before the committee stage

The committee stage in the House of Lords starts on Monday.  The list of proposed amendments stands at 85 pages.  We will be keeping an eye and reporting on the progress of the bill and progress can be tracked on the new House of Lords pages here.  The bill itself (if you need it for… Read more » about Higher Education and Research Bill in the House of Lords – round up before the committee stage

Productive procrastination resources: Research and teaching podcasts

Today’s Tale from the field is about productive ways of procrastinating. The intention is not to sabotage New Year’s resolutions, but for the following resources to be available for those much-needed breaks in-between writing sprints, or simply to listen on the go for research and teaching inspiration. I have mentioned before the National Centre for… Read more » about Productive procrastination resources: Research and teaching podcasts

Assignment Survival Kit – a fabulous resource for students!

Colleagues, I came across this rather wonderful resource in my LearnHigher JISC Mailing list – it is free to use for educational purposes. Students put in start and end dates, set to essay/ report/ etc and the assignment steps and schedule is calcuated for them – fabulous! url: https://www.kent.ac.uk/ai/ask/

Leadership masterclass: 24th January 14.30 John Traxler – Professor of Digital Learning, Institute of Education, University of Wolverhampton

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Can I draw your attention to a forthcoming masterclass led by an outstanding researcher and innovator? ‘what is the nature of the educational innovation required for our mobile and connected society?’ Facilitator: John Traxler – Professor of Digital Learning, Institute of Education, University of Wolverhampton Date: Tuesday 24th January 2017 Time: 2.30-4.00 Location: Talbot Campus – book through OD… Read more » about Leadership masterclass: 24th January 14.30 John Traxler – Professor of Digital Learning, Institute of Education, University of Wolverhampton

UK Data Service – free online training webinars

Apologies for cross-posting ======== Take a look at the range of free online training webinars we have for 2017. The UK Data Service has released its 2017 programme of regular introductory webinars, which will be held throughout the year. These will introduce different aspects of the Service and explain our key datasets. The webinars are… Read more » about UK Data Service – free online training webinars

New CEL Innovation Awards Funded Projects

We were delighted to receive so many high quality bids, congratulations to successful proposals: James Gavin Kelly Goodwin Sarah Muir Peter Phillips Ashley Woodfall & Richard Wallis The bids were assessed by an internal panel. Unsuccessful applicants have received feedback on their applications. Staff interested in developing ideas for the next CEL Innovation Awards cycle… Read more » about New CEL Innovation Awards Funded Projects