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Cabinet Reshuffle Out with the old and in with the new…the cabinet reshuffle this week brings changes for HE. Goodbye to Jo Johnson as he departs from the Universities Minister role to become Minister of State for Transport and Minister for London. Nick Hillman, Director of HEPI, reflects on Johnson’s legacy in the Times Higher,… Read more » about HE policy update for the w/e 12th January 2018
Book a day away for an exploratory workshop on 14th March (10-4pm). Curie Scott and Ashley Woodfall will share approaches using creative/art/embodied methods in research and teaching. Adopting practices which decentre the written word, we look to create a playful space for knowing and being through making – in a way that looks to the unbounded, reflective… Read more » about 14 March 10-4pm Knowing through Making: Workshop for Educators and Researchers
Come to our technology showcase in the hours leading up to CEL’s own Professor Debbie Holley’s inaugural lecture. See the high-tech kit we use across the university, and why not try out the VR Occulus Rift while you’re there! We’ll have on display: Occulus Rift Prism Hololens Drones Google Cardboard 3D printer and much, much… Read more » about Invitation to Technology Showcase, January 31st, 4-6pm
Wednesday 10th January 2018 Come and join us for a day dedicated to the Project Management profession. We will be on the second floor of the Fusion Building, in F202 and F205, from 12noon until 3.30pm for an Exhibition of student work on managing projects more successfully. At 4pm in Inspire LT, guest speaker Tony… Read more » about PM@BU 2018
These sessions are tailored to YOU! Come along with your question, problem or concern and we’ll help you solve them! Technology Enhanced Learning (Dr Ann Luce) We all need a little help from time-to-time when it comes to using technology in the classroom. These drop in sessions are available to support colleagues with your technology… Read more » about January Theme Leader Drop In Sessions
Welcome to the first policy update of 2018! Parliament is in recess until Monday 8th so there has been less activity this week. Nevertheless, here is your slimline summary of the activity since our last update. Office for Students The Office for Students (OfS) officially came into existence this week. The final 6 members of… Read more » about HE policy update for the w/e 5th January 2018
BU’s Carnival U, which was launched in October 2017, had a fantastic start and great things are expected from the team come 2018. The BU Carnival University brings together students with an interest in events and media production to co-create a series of informative workshops to be presented at the Carnival Expo in May 2018. Under… Read more » about Carnival U’s Year in Review
Come to our technology showcase in the hours leading up to CEL’s own Professor Debbie Holley’s inaugural lecture. See the high-tech kit we use across the university, and why not try out the VR Occulus Rift while you’re there! We’ll have on display: Occulus Rift Prism Hololens Drones Google Cardboard 3D printer and much, much… Read more » about Invitation to Technology Showcase, January 31st, 4-6pm
Blended Learning, Flipped Classroom and Audio Feedback Are you teaching larger cohorts of students and just need some assistance in clawing back some time? Let us show you some pedagogically driven models for how you can do this. In this session we will discuss blended learning and flipped classroom using Brightspace. We will also discuss… Read more » about Save the Dates: Workshops to make YOUR life easier!!
The CEL blog has gone from strength to strength this year with posts from contributors across BU, showcasing as well as generously sharing knowledge, skills and best practice. I would like to thank each and every contributor, and invite more ‘bloggers’ to participate in 2018. We have a special award – the ‘CEL awesome blogger… Read more » about Happy Christmas to all CEL blog subscribers
