Posts By: polkinghornem

BU Certificate in Programme Leadership

I am delighted to inform you that the BU Certificate in Programme Leadership for 2020-21 launches next month.  This is a 20 credit Level 7 unit for those who are new, existing or aspiring Programme Leaders.  The aim of the unit is to offer experienced academics an opportunity to reflect on their skills as Programme… Read more » about BU Certificate in Programme Leadership

TeachBU Mentor / TeachBU Assessor – Last Chance to Submit Your Expression of Interest…

This is just a quick reminder to those staff who have experience of being a TeachBU Mentor / TeachBU Assessor, and wish to continue in these roles, that the closing date for submitting your Expression of Interest is 12:00 (Noon) on Friday 11th September 2020. These roles will continue to be undertaken on a voluntary basis,… Read more » about TeachBU Mentor / TeachBU Assessor – Last Chance to Submit Your Expression of Interest…

Have You Been a TeachBU Mentor or a TeachBU Assessor?

If you have previously been a TeachBU Mentor or a TeachBU Assessor, can I please extend my thanks for your valuable support. Following the re-accreditation of TeachBU, we are planning to do things slightly differently, and staff interested in being a TeachBU Mentor or a TeachBU Assessor for the academic year 2020/21 will need to… Read more » about Have You Been a TeachBU Mentor or a TeachBU Assessor?

Successful Re-Accreditation for TeachBU: Update on HEA Fellowships

BU’s TeachBU programme has been successfully re-accredited for the next 4 years. This means that BU will be able to continue to offer Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow awards based upon CPD applications received. There will be some changes in the new programme including modified forms, guidance and process, and more details on these… Read more » about Successful Re-Accreditation for TeachBU: Update on HEA Fellowships

TeachBU Update – Faculty and Professional Service Colleagues Achieving HEA Fellowship

I’m delighted to confirm that the following colleagues in the Faculties and Professional Services have recently achieved HEA Fellowship via the TeachBU CPD route: Associate Fellow: Giulia Levi Lara Christ Fellow: Alexandra Alberda Dayle Childs Gillian Glasgow James Palfreman-Kay Jason Hallett Luke Nwibo Eda Maddy Greville-Harris Miriam Bray Peter Bloomer Reena Vijayakumaran Rosslyn Dray Sarah Buchan… Read more » about TeachBU Update – Faculty and Professional Service Colleagues Achieving HEA Fellowship

Support for Colleagues Applying for HEA Fellowship

If you are interested in applying for HEA Fellowship via our TeachBU scheme, then please click here to use the four step online tutorial which I have recorded to help you. I recommend that you use all of the four steps which cover the following topics: STEP 1 – Introduction to TeachBU STEP 2 –… Read more » about Support for Colleagues Applying for HEA Fellowship

Journal: Studies in Higher Education

  Along with my colleagues Dr Geli Roushan (FLIE/MSI) and Helen O’Sullivan (MSI), and Dr Julia Taylor (Doctoral College), I am delighted to have our paper entitled “An Innovative Framework for Higher Education to Evaluate Learning Gain: A Case Study Based Upon the Discipline of Marketing” accepted for publication in the 3 Star journal “Studies… Read more » about Journal: Studies in Higher Education

‘Excellence in Teaching and Learning’ Symposium – Achieving Balance in Project Management Education

This is a joint event between BU and Boston University, and will consider some of the new ideas and concepts being used to teach Project Management. The event will be held @ 2-5pm on 1st July 2019 and will be both a ‘physical’ event on BU’s Talbot Campus, and also ‘virtual’ presentations live streamed between… Read more » about ‘Excellence in Teaching and Learning’ Symposium – Achieving Balance in Project Management Education