The Origami in Science, Mathematics and Education (7OSME) 7th International Meeting occurred recently in Oxford. The conference started with a visit to The Satellite Applications Catapult at Harwell. They work with organisations to make use of, and benefit from, satellite technologies. Michael Loweth from ‘Oxford Space systems’ are one of the companies there. They develop… Read more » about Origami for Science Maths and Education International Meeting
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Thoughtpiece in Nurse Education Today – Virtual Health Education: Scaling Practice to transform student learning
Colleagues, Delighted an HSS/CEL collaboration has had a published outcome – see below Denyse King, Stephen Tee, Liz Falconer, Catherine Angell ,Debbie Holley, Anne Mills Abstract The advancements in and affordability of technologies offer increasing opportunities to modernise healthcare education into packages developed to meet the expectations and requirements of the digital generation. Purposefully designed… Read more » about Thoughtpiece in Nurse Education Today – Virtual Health Education: Scaling Practice to transform student learning
Follow the 5th Liverpool Hope Blended Learning Symposium #BLHope: Prof Debbie Holley giving a keynote
On Monday 16th July, Professor Debbie Holley will be giving a keynote at the 5th Blended Learning Symposium run by Liverpool Hope University. The keynote and all the other events can be followed on twitter #BLHope or we will be tweeting from @CEL_BU Below is the abstract for her talk, Developing and Mapping Student Digital literacy and… Read more » about Follow the 5th Liverpool Hope Blended Learning Symposium #BLHope: Prof Debbie Holley giving a keynote
Curie Scott joins the advisory board of The International Health Humanities Network
Curie Scott has been invited to join the advisory board of The International Health Humanities Network. You can book now for the annual conference in Southampton (2-4 Aug). The International Health Humanities Network, supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, works to develop ways that arts and humanities knowledge and practice can enhance health… Read more » about Curie Scott joins the advisory board of The International Health Humanities Network
HE Policy update w/e 29th June 2018
Mental health – the next policy frontier The self-styled “Minister for Students” has been campaigning this week on student mental health. You can read the government press release here. “The plans include, As part of a new package of measures announced by Sam Gyimah on student mental health: The announcement of a University Mental Health Charter… Read more » about HE Policy update w/e 29th June 2018
Invitation to contribute to a ‘Real World Learning’ book
Colleagues, if student employablity is something you offer within the existing curriculum, this may be of interest. I have started to edit a new collection of chapters on real world learning with my colleague, Jamil. Real world learning for these purposes is any explicit pedagogy or curriculum development that enhances students’ employability skills. We have… Read more » about Invitation to contribute to a ‘Real World Learning’ book
CEL BU present: All of us put other people first”: Narratives from a participatory photodiary study with university student carers
Colleagues, Interested in the lived experiences of student caring for others? Dr Jacq Priego, with Prof Debbie Holley from CEL share their research findings at an SHRE event Monday 3rd September 13.00-14.00 – open now for booking This is partnered with webinar that will be of interest to those undertaking Professional Doctorate Journeys; narratives… Read more » about CEL BU present: All of us put other people first”: Narratives from a participatory photodiary study with university student carers
HE Policy update for the w/e 22nd June 2018
Another big week in policy land. We’ve big features on grade inflation and post-qualification admissions to get your brain buzzing. Feel free to turn to your neighbour and discuss! Brexit news for EU citizens setting in the UK This week the Government released further details on how EU citizens and their families could apply for… Read more » about HE Policy update for the w/e 22nd June 2018
The Future of EdTech? Creating equality of opportunity
A report from Debbie Holley, Professor of Learning Innovation and Head of CEL I was honoured to be invited to give a keynote at the prestigious two-day annual ‘Future of EdTech‘ conference, located at Old Street, the so-called ‘Silicon Roundabout’due to the creativity and innovation of tech start-up companies. Future Edtech is a key event… Read more » about The Future of EdTech? Creating equality of opportunity
BU festival of learning – CEL goes real and virtual!
The publicity said it all! Bournemouth University’s Festival of Learning is back for 2018, bringing learning to life with free events and activities for all ages. We’ll be sharing our research and expertise through an exciting programme of interactive workshops, talks, exhibitions, sports sessions, professional development opportunities, and theatre events. With subjects ranging from sharks… Read more » about BU festival of learning – CEL goes real and virtual!
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