Academic Skills

National Teaching Fellowship Scheme Workshop 5th June 2024

Do your students think “You are brilliant?” Have you been nominated for a VC award? Do you share your teaching expertise on Professional and Regulatory Bodies? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you’re in the right place! The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) is more than just an accolade – it’s… Read more » about National Teaching Fellowship Scheme Workshop 5th June 2024

Podcast Assignment Types

Hello all,  hopefully you’ve enjoyed the bank holiday weekend! Last week, I was asked to support Kat King on the delivery of a session on her Sport and Physical Culture 23/24 unit. The aim of the session was to give guidance on how students could for their assignment, record, edit and submit a podcast. The… Read more » about Podcast Assignment Types

TeachBU Submission Deadline 10th May 2024

Just a quick reminder that the deadline for TeachBU submissions for Advance HE Associate Fellow, Fellow, and Senior Fellow is May 10th, 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your commitment to teaching excellence and gain recognition for your efforts. Whether you’re new to teaching or a seasoned educator, don’t miss out on this… Read more » about TeachBU Submission Deadline 10th May 2024

Accessing Reading Lists from the Brightspace Pulse app

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The Brightspace Pulse mobile app is designed to specifically provide access to unit Content, Notifications, Grades and Brightspace calendar events (assignment deadline etc…). Other items that are linked from the Brightspace Homepage navigation bars and unit navigation bars are not directly available from the app. This has been an area that staff and students have… Read more » about Accessing Reading Lists from the Brightspace Pulse app

TeachBU Application Deadline

Guess what time it is? It’s reminder o’clock! 🕒 That’s right, mark your calendars, set those alarms, and grab your favourite pen because the next deadline for TeachBU applications is swiftly approaching. Make sure your application is in by Friday, February 16th at midday. Don’t worry, we won’t judge if you’re scrambling last minute—we’ve all… Read more » about TeachBU Application Deadline

Academic Skills Hub is now live

The Academic Skills Hub on BrightSpace is now live, providing a focal point for online resources, 1:1 appointments and workshops in a wide range of academic skills, including: Maths Writing Academic integrity Digital skills English language skills (for international students) Finding sources Referencing Statistical analysis and so much more! Please share this PowerPoint slide with all students…. Read more » about Academic Skills Hub is now live