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Asynchronous Video Interview Assessments in Brightspace

Dr. Anya Chapman, Principal Academic in Tourism Management, recently collaborated with FLIE to create an asynchronous video interview (AVI) assignment using the quiz tool in Brightspace. With AVIs increasingly used in recruitment, this assessment aimed to test students’ understanding while preparing them for real-world interviews. Lacking specialised AVI software, Rob Walter (BUBS Learning Technologist) developed… Read more » about Asynchronous Video Interview Assessments in Brightspace

Join us for the premier European conference on Team-based Learning here at BU! 

Registration for BU staff is free! To avoid paying a registration fee please enter the promo code ETBLC25BU, then click “apply” before selecting your ticket. Please select the appropriate ticket i.e. only select the TBLC member option if you are a TBLC member. If you are interested in becoming a TBLC member please feel free… Read more » about Join us for the premier European conference on Team-based Learning here at BU!
AI Literacy resources for BU staff – part 3

‘Exploring the privacy, psychological, and ethical dimensions of generative AI tools in education is crucial to understanding their impact on student data security, mental well-being, and the moral responsibilities of educators in an increasingly digital world.’ – ChatGPT For week 3 of our series sharing the resources from our AI Literacy training, we’re taking a… Read more » about AI Literacy resources for BU staff – part 3
Applying for a PhD – Online Webinar
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
PAL Placement Student opportunity – please share!

Dear colleagues, We’re currently taking applications for our next PAL Placement Student – a 13-month placement opportunity working with the Central PAL Team.The details are below including benefits, testimonials from our previous PAL Placement Students and more info on the role including job description, main responsibilities and how to apply. It would be great if… Read more » about PAL Placement Student opportunity – please share!
Fusion Learning Colloquium – 30th June 2022

You are invited to share your work in the area of Fusion-based learning in the form of posters or abstracts to showcase innovation and excellence for student learning. All posters and abstracts will be included in a Colloquium proceedings with an ISBN. Your submission can reflect on themes relating to your approach to Fusion-based Learning including… Read more » about Fusion Learning Colloquium – 30th June 2022
Employability: How can we help our students bridge the skills gap?

An article by Jonathan Goode (Head of Alumni Relations at BU) and Steen Stones (Business and Partnership Manager for SportBU) How can we develop career-ready students with the technical and soft skills that employers are looking for? That was one of the questions we set out to answer as colleagues gathered for the first BU… Read more » about Employability: How can we help our students bridge the skills gap?
Introducing the BU Skills Development Programme

Employers are increasingly looking for graduates that are proficient in ‘softer’ transferable skills in addition to specialised knowledge from a degree to prepare them for today’s world of work. BU’s new Skills Development Programme is free and available to all current BU students. It provides a structured approach to career development and helps students build… Read more » about Introducing the BU Skills Development Programme
BU Staff Employability Conference – 26 October 2021

Have you registered for the BU Staff Employability conference yet? Universities are key to ensuring their graduates are equipped with the experiences, skills, and attributes to allow them to obtain employment in their chosen fields, and indeed, to adapt and change with the labour market in the future. The BU Staff Employability Conference 2021, part… Read more » about BU Staff Employability Conference – 26 October 2021