The next session of our ‘Introduction to Education Practice‘ course will run from the October 17th– 19th 2017 This is evidence-based, practice-based course, is 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, with special… Read more » about Coming soon: Introduction to Education Practice: A programme for Research Students
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Virtual, Mixed and Augmented Reality for Dementia Care- A BU Special Interest Group Working Event
A VR/AR special interest group met this morning to explore the use of various technologies in relation to potential use for the care of Dementia patients. The meeting was chaired by Sue Thomas (Visiting Fellow) and included two members of staff from Richmondwood Residential Care Home (Johnny and Lucy Glazer). Liz Falconer and David… Read more » about Virtual, Mixed and Augmented Reality for Dementia Care- A BU Special Interest Group Working Event
BU HE policy update w/e 29th September 2017
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Non-Executive Board On Thursday Jo Johnson announced the non-executive members of the UKRI Board. Sir John Kingman (Chair of UKRI) is the Legal and General Group Chairman and Former Second Permanent Secretary to HM Treasury Fiona Driscoll (UKRI Audit Committee Chair) is Chair of the Audit Committee of Nuffield Health… Read more » about BU HE policy update w/e 29th September 2017
JISC Digital Student Tracker Survey raises questions
Students want staff to be better with digital and not make assumptions about their skills, according to the 2017 JISC Digital Student Tracker survey. While students surveyed reported that they do not place great importance on technology to help with their understanding or independence in their learning, the report did highlight that the findings could… Read more » about JISC Digital Student Tracker Survey raises questions
TEF: academics, students and experts needed…
Apologies for cross posting. ==== Dear colleagues, HEFCE is seeking to appoint academics, students and experts as panel members and assessors for TEF Year Three and the subject level pilot. We welcome a range of diverse applications from staff and students who wish to take part. This is an opportunity to get involved… Read more » about TEF: academics, students and experts needed…
HEPI Breakfast Seminar 12th October
Where next for widening participation and fair access? HEPI Breakfast Seminar in partnership with Brightside Thursday 12th October 8.20am to 10.30am One Birdcage Walk, Westminster SW1 HEPI and Brightside are working in partnership to bring together key experts on widening participation to see what more can be done to improve social mobility. Following publication over the… Read more » about HEPI Breakfast Seminar 12th October
HE Policy update w/e 22nd September 2017
Fees debate Last week started with the Sunday Times headline suggesting that the government would reduce tuition fees to £7500 and then the debate that has been continuing all summer boiled over briefly. You can read more about it on Wonkhe here. Headline grabbing policies on tuition fees are apparently fed by the view that… Read more » about HE Policy update w/e 22nd September 2017
HE policy update for the w/e 15th September
REF 2021 As we noted last week, on 1st September 2017 HEFCE published the initial decisions on REF 2021. This does not include decisions regarding submitting staff, output portability or the eligibility of institutions to participate in the REF. There is another consultation on those issues and BU’s response is being prepared by RKEO –… Read more » about HE policy update for the w/e 15th September
HE policy update for the w/e 8th September 2017
REF 2021 On 1st September 2017 HEFCE published the initial decisions on REF 2021. This does not include decisions regarding submitting staff, output portability or the eligibility of institutions to participate in the REF. There is another consultation on those issues and BU’s response is being prepared by RKEO – please contact Julie Northam if… Read more » about HE policy update for the w/e 8th September 2017
HE policy update for the w/e 1st September 2017
We continue our series of summer updates focussing on themes rather than news with a look at learning gain. We have updates on the Industrial Strategy Bell review of Life Sciences, and an update on the TEF from UUK. Learning Gain Learning gain has become a potential hot topic for universities over the last year… Read more » about HE policy update for the w/e 1st September 2017
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