Student

CEL BU present: All of us put other people first”: Narratives from a participatory photodiary study with university student carers

Posted . Filed under Creative Methods, HE Students, Research, SHRE, Student, Webinar, Widening participation, Women's Academic Network.

Women's Academic Network

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

Posted . Filed under Assessment and feedback, Education, employability, Erasmus, EU, Funding Stream, HE Students, Innovation, News, Policy, QAA, STEM, Student, TEF.

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

HE policy update for the w/e 15th June 2018

Posted . Filed under CELebrate, employability, EU, Fair access, HE Students, News, Policy, Student, Teaching and Learning, TEF, TEL, Widening participation.

A busy week for publications this week, while the government have been busy with Brexit votes and there is a positive story about immigration rules. The Economics of HE The Commons Public Accounts Committee published its report on the higher education market on Friday. After some interesting evidence sessions, Research Professional report that the outcome is disappointing:… Read more » about HE policy update for the w/e 15th June 2018

What students really want – a CELebrate/policy event

Posted . Filed under Assessment and feedback, CELebrate, Education, Equality and Diversity, Events and workshops, Fair access, HE Students, News, Policy, Student, Teaching and Learning, TEF, Widening participation.

BU hosted Dr Diana Beech from the Higher Education Policy Institute on Wednesday morning for a policy breakfast, part of this year’s CELebrate symposium.  In a packed room and despite the early start, we had a great discussion about student perceptions, value (and value for money). Diana started with a review of the HEPI/AdvanceHE 2018… Read more » about What students really want – a CELebrate/policy event

HE Policy update for the w/e 8th June 2018

Posted . Filed under Education, employability, Fair access, HE Students, News, Policy, Student, Teaching and Learning, TEF, Widening participation.

HEPI Student Experience Survey The  Higher Education Policy Institute  (HEPI) and  Advance HE  have published a joint  report on student academic experience.  The report was launched at the annual HEPI conference and Sam Gyimah gave the keynote address. The report includes a lot of insight and is worth looking at – there are some new questions… Read more » about HE Policy update for the w/e 8th June 2018

HE Policy update for the w/e 15th May

Posted . Filed under BIG DATA, Digital skills, employability, Equality and Diversity, EU, Funding Stream, HE Students, News, Policy, Student, TEF, Virtual reality, Widening participation.

A day early this week! Brexit In the PM’s speech this week referred to below, she mentioned the implications of Brexit for research: …. since 2010 the number of overseas students coming to study at UK universities has increased by almost a quarter. The UK will always be open to the brightest and the best… Read more » about HE Policy update for the w/e 15th May

International Journal for Students as Partners (IJSaP) new issue available

Posted . Filed under Student, Teaching and Learning, Writing.

Colleagues, Please do take a look through this wonderful resource – I really liked the piece on co-creating the curriculum written by PhD student Tanya Michelle Lubicz-Nawrocka —– We are delighted to let you know that the third issue of the International Journal for Students as Partners (IJSaP) is available from https://mulpress.mcmaster.ca/ijsap/issue/view/347 The journal, which is hosted by… Read more » about International Journal for Students as Partners (IJSaP) new issue available

Student Mental Health: The Role and Experiences of Academics

Posted . Filed under Mental Health, Student.

the CEL logo

With thanks to Michelle Morgan, ADSE in FMC for sharing ==== This timely report from Student Minds in collaboration with Kings College and the University of Derby presents the challenges facing academics in providing support to students with mental health issues.  The report sets out 11 key findings and recommendations which will be helpful to… Read more » about Student Mental Health: The Role and Experiences of Academics

HE policy update for the w/e 18th May 2018

Posted . Filed under Digital skills, employability, Equality and Diversity, EU, Events and workshops, Funding Stream, HE Students, News, Policy, Postgraduate student, Student.

Summit on BME Leadership in HE This event was hosted by AdvanceHE, the new agency that was formed recently to include the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education, the Higher Education Academy and the Equality Challenge Unit. Wonkhe have pointed out that: “So far only 45 out of 167 higher education institutions have signed the Advance… Read more » about HE policy update for the w/e 18th May 2018

HE policy update for the w/e 11th May 2018

Posted . Filed under Digital skills, Education, employability, Equality and Diversity, EU, Fair access, Funding Stream, HE Students, Innovation, News, Policy, Postgraduate student, Research, Student, Teaching and Learning, Widening participation.

Fees and funding Loans and parental contributions – The implication of the means-tested maintenance loan is that parents will make up the difference for those not receiving the full loan (ie if parental income is over £25,000)– parents are not always expecting or planning for this and sometimes parents are unable in practice to make up… Read more » about HE policy update for the w/e 11th May 2018