Applying for a PhD – Online Webinar Are you thinking of starting a PhD? Wish to encourage some current BU students to continue their academic journey with us? If so, why not come along to this online webinar! Understand the benefits of doing a PhD at BU and the process of applying including our application… Read more » about Applying for a PhD – Online Webinar
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UKCGE Route to Recognition for Supervisory Practice: October Deadline for Submission
Are you an established research degree supervisor? Would you like your supervisory practice acknowledged at national level? The UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE) has developed the Good Supervisory Practice Framework and the Research Supervision Recognition Programme to allow established supervisors to gain recognition for this challenging, but rewarding, role. Acknowledging the… Read more » about UKCGE Route to Recognition for Supervisory Practice: October Deadline for Submission
PGR Member Required – University Research Ethics Committee
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a new PGR member of the Research Ethics Committee (REC). REC is responsible on behalf of Senate to promote best ethical practice in relation to research and research-related activities. Additionally, REC is responsible for the over-arching university-wide research ethics policies and procedures. REC considers ethical issues related to research… Read more » about PGR Member Required – University Research Ethics Committee
Bournemouth staff attend the annual Solent Learning and Teaching Community Conference 2019
Solent University run an annual Learning and Teaching Community Conference in their inspiring ‘SPARK’ building. This year, Bournemouth University staff from HSS, FMC and Fusion Learning Innovation and Excellence collaborated and presented two research papers and a workshop. , Find out more on twitter: #SLTCC2019 The full programme with speakers is available from here: https://www.solent.ac.uk/staff/learning-and-teaching/community-conferences/sltcc-programme… Read more » about Bournemouth staff attend the annual Solent Learning and Teaching Community Conference 2019
Apologies for cross -posting – PhD bursaries in ‘R’ this summer
R Summer School Courses methods@manchester Summer School 1-12 July 2019 University of Manchester Limited PhD Bursaries Available methods@manchester is delighted to be holding its annual Summer School from 1-12 July 2019. The Summer School offers a range of specialised courses covering a variety of topics that are particularly relevant to postgraduate and ECR research… Read more » about Apologies for cross -posting – PhD bursaries in ‘R’ this summer
Professor Debbie Holley speaks at the Queen Mary Language Centre ‘Thinking Materials’ Conference
Thinking Materials the conference theme: Materials are more complicated than simply a resource in a lesson. Each material is a living and breathing entity that might embody beliefs, theories, experiences, departmental needs and approaches, as well as being emergent in the time and space in which it is employed. Materials also need to work in… Read more » about Professor Debbie Holley speaks at the Queen Mary Language Centre ‘Thinking Materials’ Conference
Today! Do join in an excellent webinar Tuesday 2nd April 12.00-13.00
Working One to One: Authentically Student-centred Learning Development Dr Helen Webster Head of the Writing Development Centre Newcastle University About this conversation Learning Developers, Personal Tutors, Peer Mentors, Dyslexia Tutors, Librarians… Many of us work one to one with students to help them reflect on their learning and develop their academic literacies and wider… Read more » about Today! Do join in an excellent webinar Tuesday 2nd April 12.00-13.00
National Numeracy Day 15th May
HOWEVER MATHS MAKES YOU FEEL… YOU’RE NOT ALONE Welcome to the National Numeracy Challenge. Get started to check your number skills and learn the maths adults need in daily life and at work. GET STARTED 210,373 learners so far 898 resources to help you 1,084+ ways to use numeracy ABOUT THE CHALLENGE INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS… Read more » about National Numeracy Day 15th May
Undergraduates lack the numeracy skills required for their courses and work place, according to new exploratory study
Added 11th February 2019 An exploratory project by National Numeracy, commissioned by the Nuffield Foundation, has found that many undergraduate students do not have the numeracy skills required to fully understand their course. Social science students from nine different UK universities assessed their skills using the National Numeracy Challenge, an online resource which any adult… Read more » about Undergraduates lack the numeracy skills required for their courses and work place, according to new exploratory study
Book launch – of interest to biographic researchers: 22nd February
Methods of Research Into The Unconscious Applying Psychoanalytic Ideas to Social Science Edited by K. Stamenova and R. D. Hinshelwood & Fomenting Political Violence Fantasy, Language, Media, Action Edited by S. Krüger, K. Figlio and B. Richards JOIN KALINA, BOB, STEFFEN, KARL & BARRY FOR THE JOINT BOOKS LAUNCH 22ND FEBRUARY 2019, 6.30PM The Institute… Read more » about Book launch – of interest to biographic researchers: 22nd February
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