Colleagues, please see below the recent policy update from Jane Forster, touching on Higher Education and Research Bill, Teaching Excellence Framework, Student Finance, International Students, Social Mobility, Brexit, Fair Access and Progression: Higher Education and Research Bill – The bill will reach the report stage on Monday 21st November, and a long list of new amendments… Read more » about HE policy update
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Employability – Service Sector Careers Fair – Kimmeridge House from 11am – 3pm on 23rdNovember 2016
The Faculty of Management is holding a Service Sector Careers Fair for students wishing to work in the following sectors: Hospitality Tourism Retail Events Leisure Students will have the opportunity to network with over 50 Service Sector organisations and find out about Placement & Graduate opportunities. The fair is being held in KG01, K101 & K103 in Kimmeridge House from 11am… Read more » about Employability – Service Sector Careers Fair – Kimmeridge House from 11am – 3pm on 23rdNovember 2016
PASS/PAL Leader Conference Update
Bournemouth University hosted the 7th Annual UK and Ireland PASS/PAL Leader Conference last weekend (4-6th November), with over 130 delegates attending from 34 institutions. The event, officially opened by Tim McIntyre-Bhatty and held predominantly in our beautiful Fusion Building, included dedicated programmes for both student PAL Leaders and staff who manage PAL in their institution… Read more » about PASS/PAL Leader Conference Update
PGCert in Education Practice Graduation 2016
Today marked an important milestone in the career of many BU academics as they graduated with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education Practice. During the year-long journey which culminated today with a well deserved award, these members of staff successfully completed three core modules which also led to HEA fellowship, a recognition of academics who have met the appropriate standards in teaching and supporting… Read more » about PGCert in Education Practice Graduation 2016
‘LEARN HOW TO STUDY: Developing the study skills and approaches to learning that will help you succeed in university’
Apologies for cross posting, but a fabulous opportunity to get a free book (and recommend to your students) Announcing the return of ‘LEARN HOW TO STUDY: Developing the study skills and approaches to learning that will help you succeed in university’ Dear colleagues: I am posting here in the understanding that we share… Read more » about ‘LEARN HOW TO STUDY: Developing the study skills and approaches to learning that will help you succeed in university’
Congratulations to Professor Debbie Holley
This week and at multiple times, we have been able to raise a cup cake (or two!) and glass in celebration of Debbie Holley’s professorship.
Reminder: ‘Applying for HEA Fellowship’ sessions
One of BU’s key performance indicators in BU2018 is that every academic has either Fellowship (or higher) of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or a teaching qualification. These introductory ‘Applying for HEA Fellowship’ sessions have been designed to support colleagues with their HEA applications through TeachBU. The sessions will be run by Faculty Mentors who… Read more » about Reminder: ‘Applying for HEA Fellowship’ sessions
BU is hosting the National PASS/PAL Leader Conference 2016 this weekend (4th-6th November)
BU is hosting the 7th annual UK, Ireland and European PAL Leader Conference between 4th to 6th November. The conference will be attended by PAL (Peer Assisted Learning) Leaders from 34 universities around the UK, Ireland and Europe in order to share best practice and celebrate the success of the scheme. 40 staff members will be… Read more » about BU is hosting the National PASS/PAL Leader Conference 2016 this weekend (4th-6th November)
Learn more about blended learning using this new BU module
Bournemouth University have invested in a learning and teaching resource that encourages and supports tutors developing and delivering discipline based pedagogies enhanced by the use of technology. The welcome screen The highlights of the module include: Practical advice on how you can incorporate digital learning practices, regardless of your previous experience An overview, provided by… Read more » about Learn more about blended learning using this new BU module
Dissertations for Good
Do you want your dissertation to make a difference? If you’re starting to plan your third year or postgraduate dissertation, have you thought about how you can use your research to promote social good? BU has signed up to an NUS initiative called Dissertations for Good (DfG) which connects students with external organisations who then… Read more » about Dissertations for Good
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