Category Archives: Conference

Association for Learning Development in Higher Education 2013

I went to Plymouth to help celebrate 10 years of learning development at the Association for Learning Development in Higher Education Conference at Plymouth University from 25-27th March 2013. I also went to present a ‘lightening talk’ about the Higher … Continue reading

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In Oxford discussing student engagement: pedagogy or politics?

Before I write about the event I must just mention that I stayed at Keble College, Oxford the night before and really enjoyed the atmosphere of staying in an Oxford college – even one built “later” in 1870. There was … Continue reading

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2013 UK Teaching and Learning Conference Round Up

As usual I have outlined a few of the conferences happening in 2013 related to teaching and learning in HE. The list is of course not exhaustive. If you have any other conference recommendations, please feel free to add to … Continue reading

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Reflective Takeaways from the 2012 HEA Annual Conference: workshops

Thoughts on two engaging workshops I attended at the HEA Conference: John Francis (Brunel University) used the terminology “Bio-pedagogy” during his presentation on ‘Personas: Personhood to Pedagogy’ which I found interesting. This is the act of drawing from past experiences … Continue reading

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Teaching and Learning Conference Round up 2012

28-29 March HEA student retention (York) This two day residential conference is the final conference of the three year What works? student retention and success programme. It builds on the successful Retention Convention held in March 2010. The conference will provide … Continue reading

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Higher Education Academy Seminars at the University of Huddersfield

Four University of Huddersfield hosted HEA seminars (open to internal and external participants)– BOOK NOW and get FREE lunch:  20th Feb starting at 10.30-14.30 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics): Innovative Approaches to Student Engagement The workshop will be conducted … Continue reading

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Part Two: Getting Creative and Engaging students in a changing HE environment

In this HE holiday season I thought I would share the rest of my impressions from the wonderful Education in a Changing Environment conference that I went to at the University of Salford, now almost 4 weeks ago! Learning by … Continue reading

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Part One: Getting Creative and Engaging students in a changing HE environment

I went to the Education in a Changing Environment 6th International  conference and this year’s theme was Creativity and Engagement in Higher Education at the University of Salford, 6th to 8th July 2011. The theme was explored by looking at … Continue reading

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Bit of a Teaching and Learning Conference round-up

T’is the season to get your conference proposal written and submitted. Here are some ideas for where to submit – watch those deadlines! The University of Salford’s 6th Education in a Changing Environment Conference, deadline 14th feb. Creativity and Engagement … Continue reading

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No travel required: Innovating e-Learning 2010 Online Conference

Doesn’t matter where you are, you can attend this online conference. Another good thing is that the asynchronous virtual environment means you can join more sessions and discussions than at a physical conference. 23 – 27 November 2010 (8.30am to … Continue reading

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