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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Higher Education Institutional Research (HEIR) Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:LATEST:\n24 August Update – Full Conference Booklet released:\nAvailable HERE\nReserve your place now!  \n\n17 August Update – full programme released!\nReserve your place now!\nHEIR 2020 @ Brighton – COVID-19 UPDATE\n\nIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic we are adjusting some of the key dates in our conference timeline. Having considered current available information\, the HEIR Network and the Brighton Conference Planning Group will review the situation again at the end of May\, by which point in time we will make a definitive decision on whether the conference will be able to continue as we had planned and hoped in Brighton in September 2020. \nIn light of the current situation we have also decided that\, if we are be able to proceed\, our conference theme\, ‘Strengthening HE Futures’ should also now reflect the new challenges we have all been dealing with over the past few weeks and an additional strand to include ‘Learning from crises’\, will be added to our event. \n\nDate: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September 2020\nTheme: Institutional Research: Strengthening HE Futures\nLocation: Grand Parade Main Building\, 58-67 Grand Parade\, Brighton\, BN2 0JY\nRegister: Booking details available here.  Closes Monday 31st August 2020\nCall for papers: Submission details available here.  Deadline Friday 12th June 2020 \n\nWelcome to the home of the Higher Education Institutional Research (HEIR) Network 2020 annual conference.   \nThe University of Brighton is delighted to be this year’s host and hopes that delegates will enjoy the destination experience as much as the conference content and engaging networking opportunities.  \nThe HEIR Network annual conference is an opportunity for HE institutional research enthusiasts and practitioners to come together as a community to exchange knowledge\, information and ideas.  The focus is on current challenges and opportunities\, in order to enhance the use of institutional research\, data analysis and evaluation\, in supporting  efficient and effective HEI decision-making\, planning and policy formation.   \nFor HEIR 2020\, the conference focuses on three key strands which highlight the many ways in which institutional research\, evaluation and data analysis increasingly play a pivotal role in supporting institutional effectiveness and helping support and strengthen HE futures: \n\nEnhancing learning lives\nEnriching Data stories\nInfluencing policy\nLearning from Crises\n\n\nKEY DATES TO REMEMBER:\nCall for Papers Deadline: Friday 12 June 2020\nNotification Date for Presenters: Wednesday 1 July 2020\nEarly Bird Booking Deadline: Wednesday 15 July 2020\nStandard Rate Booking Deadline (for presenters): Friday 7 August 2020\nStandard Rate Booking Deadline (for delegates): Monday 31 August 2020\nAccommodation Booking Deadline: Thursday 3 September 2020\nHEIR 2020 Event: Thursday 10 – Friday 11 September 2020 \n\nGet in touch:\nHEIR 2020 Conference Admin: heir2020@brighton.ac.uk\nHEIR Network: www.heirnetwork.org.uk\nHEIR 2020 Twitter: @Heir2020
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/higher-education-institutional-research-heir-conference-2020-brighton/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200911
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference (Liverpool)
DESCRIPTION:Please do stay in touch with us as we try to navigate our way through a truly unprecedented period and we hope that you all stay safe and healthy in these challenging times until we can all meet in person once again at the 2021 BERA Conference in Birmingham! \nWith best wishes\,\nMhairi C Beaton\nConference and Events Committee Chair \nhttps://www.bera.ac.uk/conference/bera-conference-2020 \n\nIt is a great pleasure to write to once again welcome you to the BERA Annual Conference. Liverpool is known throughout the world as the birthplace of the Beatles and for its football teams but also has a rich historical heritage which stems back to its origin in the thirteenth century. The people of Liverpool pride themselves on their warm welcome to visitors and so we look forward to returning to this vibrant\, modern city. \nBERA goes from strength to strength. Membership of BERA continues to grow. The range of activities of BERA has never been so rich and wide ranging. The Annual Conference also continues to grow and develop and is a great opportunity to disseminate research and network with like-minded colleagues. The success of BERA conference is a tribute to all involved\, particularly the BERA office staff. \nWe look forward to seeing you in Liverpool.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/british-educational-research-association-bera-conference-liverpool/
LOCATION:University of Liverpool\, Liverpool\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200718
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED TO 2021: Enhancing Student Learning Through Innovative Scholarship (Keele)
DESCRIPTION:To raise the profile of teaching only academics in the research intensive climate\, it is vital to shine a spotlight on the innovative learning and teaching they undertake. The best way to achieve this is through the promotion of the innovative scholarship of learning and teaching being driven by this subset of the academic community. This fifth meeting of a national network for staff with a strong commitment to developing teaching and scholarship excellence is therefore a forum to share innovative scholarship across disciplinary boundaries and to develop a national voice for teaching focussed academics.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/enhancing-student-learning-through-innovative-scholarship-keele/
LOCATION:Keele University\, Keele University\,\, Keele\, Staffordshire\, ST5 5BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200714
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
CREATED:20200225T172013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T172207Z
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SUMMARY:Using VR & AR in Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:Using VR & AR in Higher Education \n13th July 2020\, Durham Centre for Academic Development\, Durham University \nIn this first national meeting of those testing the use of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Higher Education we’re seeking to develop a national network of those working with these emerging technologies to share best practice and develop potential collaborations around the use of these technologies in learning and teaching. \nIn addition\, we’re delighted to welcome Stephan Caspar\, Assistant Professor from Carnegie Mellon University in the US. Stephan leads the newly opened Askwith Kenner Global Languages and Cultures Room which supports language learning and cultural competence through the use of immersive technologies. \nIf you’re interested in sharing your experiences via a 20 minute talk please email Sam Nolan on acad.dev@durham.ac.uk by 5pm on 29th June. \nRegistration is now open via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-vr-ar-in-higher-education-tickets-95860069047
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/using-vr-ar-in-higher-education/
LOCATION:Teaching and Learning Centre (Durham)\, South Road\, Durham\, DH1 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200709
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED TO 2021: Higher Education Close Up 10 (Lancaster)
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Dear HECU10 Conference Participants \nIt is with a heavy heart that we have to bow to the inevitable and postpone HECU10 for a year. \nThe new proposed dates will be the 5-7th July 2021.We have agreed these dates with our four keynotes and the hotel. \nSee http://wp.lancs.ac.uk/hecu10/coronavirus-covid-19-update/ \n  \n \n  \nLancaster University\, UK.\n 6th – 8th July 2020\nKey Dates\nSubmission of proposals: 1st March\, 2020\nNotification of outcomes: 23rd March\, 2020\nEarly Bird Registration deadline: 31st March\, 2020\nRegistration Deadline: 25th June\, 2020 \nAbout the Conference\nHigher Education Close-Up is a peer reviewed biennial international conference\, focused on issues relating to in-depth research into higher education. HECU10 takes place at Lancaster University on 6th – 8th July\, 2020 and follows on from the very successful HECU9 in Cape Town\, South Africa in November 2018. Higher Education Close Up is a virtual network of the Society For Research into Higher Education. The conference venue will be the luxurious Lancaster House Hotel\, with accommodation for delegates in the hotel’s ensuite rooms. \nThe conference runs from lunchtime on the first day to lunchtime on the third day to enable colleagues to travel to and from Lancaster. \nConference Theme\nThe theme for HECU10 is ‘Critical approaches to close-up higher education research’. \nThe theme is intended to open discussion around multiple understandings of criticality in close-up higher education research.  This includes\, but is not limited to\, the use of critical theory and/or critical pedagogy as a lens through which to engage with research into higher education. Equally it refers to taking a critical stance in terms of a questioning approach to the research processes themselves and towards the broader social framework in which higher education is situated.  The theme raises questions about how we conduct such close-up research in a time in which higher education itself\, and the practices and values of the academy\, are subject to critique and challenge.  How do we demonstrate critical reflexivity as close-up researchers in a time of ‘fake news’ and challenges to the role of expert knowledge? In what ways is a commitment to critical approaches a necessary feature of the fine-grained\, nuanced research that defines the ‘close-up’ approach\, in contrast to other forms of research?  Finally\, we should consider the relationship between close-up research and more macro perspectives:  understood through the lens of criticality what are the tensions between them and in what ways may they be complementary (this thread also encompasses the notion of interdisciplinarity and what it means to adopt a critical interdisciplinary approach).Each of the keynote speakers has provided a think piece\, which raises questions about different aspects of this theme.  We ask that conference participants submit proposals for papers that in some way respond to these questions that that an interactive conversation can develop before\, during and\, we hope\, after the conference. \nThe Call for Proposals outlines this process in more detail \nDiscussion List\nThe Higher Education Close Up discussion list is at: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/HIGHER-EDUCATION-CLOSE-UP.html. Please join this list for conference announcements and to participate in ongoing discussions of in-depth higher education research. \nPublications from the conference\nAs with previous conferences\, we aim to put together a Special Issue of a journal based on selected papers from the conference. The papers will be selected on the basis of: a) academic quality and b) their contribution to making a coherent collection\, taken together.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/higher-education-close-up-10/
LOCATION:Lancaster House Hotel\, Lancaster\, LA1 4GJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200630
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
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SUMMARY:Call for contributions: Using VR & AR in Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:In this first national meeting of those testing the use of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Higher Education Teaching and Learning we’re seeking to develop a national network of those working with these emerging technologies to share best practice and develop potential collaborations. \nIn addition\, we’re delighted to welcome Stephan Caspar\, Assistant Professor from Carnegie Mellon University in the US. Stephan leads the newly opened Askwith Kenner Global Languages and Cultures Room which supports language learning and cultural competence through the use of immersive technologies. Stephan will be able to share his experiences as part of a workshop on what has worked in developing his own resources and using off the shelf software. More on Stephan and this workshop can be found here https://tinyurl.com/dcad-vr-2020 \nIf you’re interested in sharing your experiences via a 20 minute talk please email Sam Nolan on acad.dev@durham.ac.uk by 5pm on 29th June.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/call-for-contributions-using-vr-ar-in-higher-education/
LOCATION:Teaching and Learning Centre (Durham)\, South Road\, Durham\, DH1 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Calls for Contributions,Conference,Networking,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200613
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: Higher Education Institutional Research (HEIR) Conference 2020 (Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:Call for Papers\n\nIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic we are adjusting some of the key dates in our conference timeline. Having considered current available information\, the HEIR Network and the Brighton Conference Planning Group will review the situation again at the end of May\, by which point in time we will make a definitive decision on whether the conference will be able to continue as we had planned and hoped in Brighton in September 2020. \nIn light of the current situation we have also decided that\, if we are be able to proceed\, our conference theme\, ‘Strengthening HE Futures’ should also now reflect the new challenges we have all been dealing with over the past few weeks and an additional strand to include ‘Learning from crises’\, will be added to our event. \n\nDate: Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September 2020\nTheme: Institutional Research: Strengthening HE Futures\nLocation: Grand Parade Main Building\, 58-67 Grand Parade\, Brighton\, BN2 0JY\nRegister: Booking details available here.  Closes Monday 31st August 2020\nCall for papers: Submission details available here.  Deadline Friday 12th June 2020 \n\nWelcome to the home of the Higher Education Institutional Research (HEIR) Network 2020 annual conference.   \nThe University of Brighton is delighted to be this year’s host and hopes that delegates will enjoy the destination experience as much as the conference content and engaging networking opportunities.  \nThe HEIR Network annual conference is an opportunity for HE institutional research enthusiasts and practitioners to come together as a community to exchange knowledge\, information and ideas.  The focus is on current challenges and opportunities\, in order to enhance the use of institutional research\, data analysis and evaluation\, in supporting  efficient and effective HEI decision-making\, planning and policy formation.   \nFor HEIR 2020\, the conference focuses on three key strands which highlight the many ways in which institutional research\, evaluation and data analysis increasingly play a pivotal role in supporting institutional effectiveness and helping support and strengthen HE futures: \n\nEnhancing learning lives\nEnriching Data stories\nInfluencing policy\nLearning from Crises\n\n\nKEY DATES TO REMEMBER:\nCall for Papers Deadline: Friday 12 June 2020\nNotification Date for Presenters: Wednesday 1 July 2020\nEarly Bird Booking Deadline: Wednesday 15 July 2020\nStandard Rate Booking Deadline (for presenters): Friday 7 August 2020\nStandard Rate Booking Deadline (for delegates): Monday 31 August 2020\nAccommodation Booking Deadline: Thursday 3 September 2020\nHEIR 2020 Event: Thursday 10 – Friday 11 September 2020 \n\nGet in touch:\nHEIR 2020 Conference Admin: heir2020@brighton.ac.uk\nHEIR Network: www.heirnetwork.org.uk\nHEIR 2020 Twitter: @Heir2020
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/call-for-papers-higher-education-institutional-research-heir-conference-2020-brighton/
LOCATION:University of Brighton\, Lewes Road\, Brighton\, BN2 4AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Calls for Contributions,Conference,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200414
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED TO 2021: Enhancing Student Learning Through Innovative Scholarship (Keele)
DESCRIPTION:Embracing Failure For Well-Being: For Educators & Learners \nIn this sixth conference in the Enhancing Student Learning Through Innovative Scholarship series our focus is on exploring the positive aspects of failure in teaching and learning. \nFailure has a bad reputation but put bluntly is often the gateway to learning\, whereas instant success is often a hollow victory. Staff undertaking innovative scholarly projects in teaching enhancement often run into issues and challenges and have to adapt their thinking. Similarly creating safe spaces for students to fail\, allows for reflection and a deeper engagement in learning. \nUnderstanding this ourselves and helping students to understand it\, allows us to create an environment where staff and students can flourish and develop their full potential whilst maintaining positive well-being. Contributions are invited on the role of teaching focused academics in the following topics: \n\nWhat we learn from teaching development projects that don’t go to plan?\nHow we enable students to learn from not doing as well as expected?\nCreating safe classroom environments for students to fail\nHow we place well-being at the heart of flourishing as educators and learners and not languishing in the ‘failures’.\n\nWe invite to share your mis-steps and mistakes and how you learned from them and sometimes overcame them\, so that all attendees can gain a deeper understanding of your own teaching enhancement work. In a new move for 2020\, we are looking for indidivduals to facilitate round table discussions aligned to the conference theme\, which we’re calling thematic discussions and will last 45 minutes. \nAsides from invited keynotes (TBA)\, contributions may take the form of \n\nTalks (15 mins)\nSnapshots (5 mins)\nWorkshops (2 hr)\nThematic Discussions (45 mins)\n\nThe conference itself will take place at Keele University and will start on 15th July at 1:30 pm and will conclude at 1pm on 17th July. The first afternoon is free-form and we invite workshops on any scholarship topic\, within and beyond the conference theme. A range of facilities will be made available for these workshops\, from classrooms\, to laboratories to outdoor campus space. \nTo submit a paper please click here. Call for papers will close 13th April. Conference registration will open in early March and will close in early May 2020. For more information please visit.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/call-enhancing-student-learning-through-innovative-scholarship-keele/
LOCATION:Keele University\, Keele University\,\, Keele\, Staffordshire\, ST5 5BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Calls for Contributions,Conference,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200404
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
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SUMMARY:SEDA Teaching\, Learning and Assessment Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:Rethinking the Remit of the University in Uncertain Times\nContext and themes\nIn an age of supercomplexity\, a new epistemology for the university awaits\, one that is open\, bold\, engaging\, accessible\, and conscious of its own insecurity. It is an epistemology for living amid uncertainty. (Barnett\, 2000: 420) (1) \nThis quotation\, by Ron Barnett at the turn of the century\, is an important one to revisit twenty years on. It is an appropriate starting point for this conference which will explore how we have been able to ‘live amid uncertainty’\, if indeed we have. We need to examine whether/how we have been ‘bold\, engaging\, accessible’ as well as probing ongoing questions of academic identities as we are increasingly held accountable by media and society. Quality\, freedom of speech\, wellbeing and metrics dominate headlines but how much do these headlines really shape the ‘business’ of ‘being’ in a university?\n\nMany of these headlines from the media – both social and broadcast – adopt a critical or negative stance. A sample of recent UK media reports illustrates some of the issues which this conference can address:\n\n\nthe quality and focus of undergraduate degrees\, challenging the Education Secretary’s evaluation of “’low-value low quality degrees’” (2) and the continuing characterisations of ‘Mickey Mouse degrees’. (3).\nfreedom of speech on university campuses\, with obvious implications for the development of students’ critical skills. Complaints of online abuse have fueled suggestions that “critical thinking is becoming an unwanted skill.” (4)\n‘spiraling grade inflation’ (5\, 9)\, following the OfS reporting a “significant unexplained increase in first-class degree awards” (6).\nincreasing debates about student well-being and mental health (7) alongside accounts of “the crippling stress university lecturers face” (8).\n\nThis conference will enable delegates to demonstrate through research and innovation how we (Institutions and individuals) can rise to these challenges and respond to them.\n\nSome challenges may be especially important. For example\, the rising diversity of students across the board is a very positive challenge to have. This has implications for offering flexible learner pathways\, supporting students from a variety of backgrounds\, and demands a more acute awareness of student transitions. And we cannot ignore the ways in which technology is disrupting many taken-for-granted approaches to research and teaching as well as providing opportunities for more flexible approaches to teaching and learning.\n\nPerhaps the most fundamental question is how we define and/or measure the value of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. For example\, recent changes to the TEF metrics place increased emphasis on career and employment outcomes as opposed to other outcomes/values of university education.\n\n\nAnd so this conference will focus on what a university education could/should achieve and what we need to do to confront and resolve these questions.\n\nThe conference will be useful for all staff involved in some level of academic development at higher education\, whether as individual academic\, course/programme leader\, learning developer\, learning technologist\, library professional and/or member of an educational development unit or service.\n\nThanks to the collaboration between SEDA and SHED (Scottish Higher Education Developers)\, this conference also provides a unique opportunity to compare policies and practice across the UK and learn from others’ experience.\n\nProposals are invited\nWithin the general theme and more specific issues identified above\, we welcome proposals from HE (and HE in FE) which analyse/demonstrate/explain how we can best meet current and likely future challenges. Proposals should focus on innovation/developments and/or evaluation/research in one or more of the following areas:\n\n\n\nProgramme design\nModule and learning design\nCourse/programme assessment and feedback strategies/initiatives\nProfessional development for staff\nLearning and mobile technologies\nDigital capability and institutional support\nCurriculum leadership and staff roles\nInitiatives relating to student and staff ‘wellbeing’\nEffective pedagogy/support for students with Specific Learning Difficulties\nApprenticeships\nDevelopment of students’ critical abilities and capacities\nChanging student perceptions about the nature and value of university education\nTransnational/online education\nLearning analytics\nStaff/student partnerships\nWidening participation\n\n\nReferences\n\n\n\n1. Barnett\, R. Higher Education (2000) 40: 409. \nhttps://doi.org/10.1023/A:1004159513741 \n2. Quoted in iNews\, 23/5/2019.  \nhttps://inews.co.uk/news/education/damian-hinds-low-value-low-quality-universities/ \n3. For example\, see the article in iNews\, 12/8/2019. \nhttps://inews.co.uk/news/education/a-levels-2019-science-grades-subjects/ \n4. See article in THE\, 2410\, 30 May- 5 June 2019\, p.24 \nhttps://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/are-these-dying-days-genuine-liberal-arts-education \n5. Reported on BBC News\, 11/7/2019 \nhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-48951653 \n6. Report available from Office for Students \nhttps://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/news-blog-and-events/press-and-media/universities-must-get-to-grips-with-spiralling-grade-inflation/ \n7. See recent work by Jisc which both summarises problems and offers potential solutions \nhttps://www.jisc.ac.uk/news/can-we-tackle-the-student-mental-health-challenge-using-data-analytics-13-mar-2019 \n8. Quoted by Wales Online\, 18/11/2018 \nhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/overworked-undervalued-crippling-stress-university-15422303 \n9. See article in New Statesman\, 21/8/2019 \nhttps://www.newstatesman.com/politics/education/2019/08/great-university-con-how-british-degree-lost-its-value
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/seda-teaching-learning-and-assessment-conference-2020/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Glasgow
CATEGORIES:Conference,Local,Regional,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200320
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: AdvanceHE Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2020 (Edinburgh)
DESCRIPTION:From AdvanceHE:\nWe’ve taken the decision to postpone the EDI Conference planned for March 17-19 in Edinburgh due to the current coronavirus pandemic\, institutional travel restrictions and delegate & staff health & wellbeing. Read our statement in full here.\nCourageous conversations and adventurous approaches: Creative thinking in tackling inequality\nConference 17th-19th March 2020\, Edinburgh \nCall for papers : 13th November\, 2019 \n  \nThe theme of this conference speaks to the reality of EDI work in both HE and FE – a growing focus for attention internally and externally\, ambitious\, analytical\, forward-looking\, practical and increasingly complex. As EDI becomes more embedded in institutional values and strategy and becomes more of a measure for the student experience\, institutional interest in creative responses to tackling inequality is growing. \nWhether focusing on newly emerging issues or dealing with those that are stubbornly persistent\, as a sector we can seek inspiration\, insight and guidance to navigate the EDI landscape through sharing learning and advancing evidence-based good practice. Learning from both inside and outside the HE/FE sector can stimulate new ideas and innovative approaches to tackling systemic inequalities. \nWith institutions taking increasingly intersectional approaches to equality work\, aspects of inequality once hidden and silenced are emerging in colleges and universities. Once considered taboo\, issues such as gender-based violence\, decolonisation\, the menopause\, and privilege\, are now emerging areas of discussion and innovation. Creating space for once unspeakable conversations will increase capacity in the sector to examine the experiences of people who may be left behind in traditional approaches to equality and address emerging practical challenges. By linking policy and practice\, this conference can facilitate a refreshed perspective to support the sector’s ambitious equality aims. \nThe three-day conference will focus on: \nensuring that approaches to EDI work for all; and\naddressing current and future challenges and opportunities.\nThrough forecasting emerging EDI topics and priorities in the sector\, the conference will create space for reflection and capacity-building through exploring two sub-themes: ‘courageous conversations’ and ‘adventurous approaches’. It will dig deep to explore hidden and emerging EDI issues\, and highlight the best examples of creative\, courageous interventions that are contributing to change. \nDay 1 will have an additional focus on using positive action to advance equality in Scottish colleges and universities. As well as sharing best practice across the sector\, there will be a focus on innovative approaches from outside HE/FE. \n\n\n\n\n\nConference structure\nThe conference will run across three days with delegates welcome to attend the full three days or choose from individual days and evening events. \n\nTuesday 17 March 10am-5pm: Day 1: With a particular Scottish contextual focus relevant for both HEIs and Colleges in Scotland but also of interest for all UK participants to share learning and practice across all nations.\nTuesday 17 March 6.30pm onwards: Dinner and debate with speakers for senior leaders in Scottish colleges and universities.\nWednesday 18 March 10am-5pm: Day 2: Broad perspective for all those engaged in UK higher education and also Scottish colleges.\nWednesday 18 March 6.30pm onwards: Reception and dinner for all delegates with evening speakers.\nThursday 19 March 10am-4pm: Day 3: Broad perspective for all those engaged in UK higher education and also Scottish colleges.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThemes\nThe theme Courageous conversations and adventurous approaches: Creative thinking in tackling inequality will cover the following sub-themes: \nDay 1 (Scotland focus) \n\nLeading the change: Embedding strategic approaches to equality in colleges and higher education institutions\n\nMainstreaming equality – embedding a whole-institution approach through cultural and systemic change;\nDiversity in governance – moving beyond gender balance;\nEquality impact assessments – developing a strategic approach to effective and proportionate equality activity.\n\n\n\n\nBreaking the taboo: Addressing hidden and stigmatised areas of inequality confidently and effectively \n\nSexual harassment in the workplace and tackling gender-based violence;\nAging population of the workforce;\nRace equality\, whiteness\, privilege and power;\n‘Hidden’ gender issues (for example: infertility\, miscarriage\, maternity/paternity/shared parental leave\, breastfeeding/expressing support\, menopause\, gender and age discrimination etc.).\n\n\n\n\nPositive action: Advancing underrepresentation and inequality through targeted initiatives\n\nBeing brave with positive action;\nIntersectional approaches to advance equality in student access;\nIncreasing recruitment of disabled staff;\nPositive action in the promotion process.\n\n\n\nDays 2 and 3 \n\nEDI and leadership\n\nInclusive leadership that really makes a difference;\nGenuine distributed leadership approaches for hierarchical environments;\nStrengths-based/neuroscience approaches to managing inclusively;\nRoom at the top/related to top leadership;\nThe role of governance in EDI.\n\n\n\n\nBelonging and safe space\n\nNo right not to be offended? – navigating the tensions between protection from harm and freedom of expression.\nSupporting staff and students through hidden challenges (i.e. Infertility\, miscarriage\, infant loss\, bereavement\, menopause etc.).\nRethinking the curriculum (decolonise not ‘diversify’).\n\n\n\n\nBridging the gaps\n\nCreative approaches to pay gaps.\nSponsorship/mentoring/reverse mentoring: creating the environment that supports the progression of marginalised groups.\nIncreasing provision and uptake of shared parental caring\, paternity leave\, flexible working.\n\n\n\n\nThinking forward: Effective management of EDI in a changing environment\n\nEDI in the global arena: partnerships\, international campuses.\nAmbitious benchmarking/demonstrating impact.\nInnovative HR practices for recruiting\, developing\, valuing and rewarding approaches that value EDI.\ncrisis or opportunity  – building reputation and dealing with critical incidents in the digital age.\n\n\n\n\nSkills building for EDI change agents\n\nResponding to majority privilege – fragility\, ownership and allyship;\nWhen speaking becomes doing – what makes EDI work effective in creating positive and sustainable culture change?\nIntersectionality in action – reflecting the lived experiences of staff and students facing multiple disadvantage in EDI work;\nThe power of storytelling: the personal narrative as a tool for change.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference outcomes\nThe conference will: \n\ncreate space to engage with previously less-explored\, hidden or ‘taboo’ equality issues and examine/encourage promising practice to address them;\nincrease knowledge and confidence in the college and HE sectors to undertake positive action initiatives to tackle inequality and underrepresentation across student bodies\, workforce and governance;\nimprove institutional capacity to make progress on EDI in an increasingly complex environment;\nengage with leaders and influencers to foster dialogue on embedding a strategic approach to equality in colleges and higher education institutions\n\nAdvance HE has acted as a nexus for thought leadership and research into EDI policy and practice in HE and FE. The underpinning evidence base has been built up by and for the sector and is used to inform the work of policymakers and practitioners. With an ever-growing global community of member institutions and a portfolio of thematic communities with global membership\, this conference seeks to promote the learning between individuals with a passion for transforming EDI activity in the sector to achieve real change.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/advancehe-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-conference-2020-edinburgh/
LOCATION:Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Regional,UK
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SUMMARY:Higher Education Close Up 10 (call for papers)
DESCRIPTION:Lancaster University\, UK.\n 6th – 8th July 2020\nKey Dates\nSubmission of proposals: 1st March\, 2020\nNotification of outcomes: 23rd March\, 2020\nEarly Bird Registration deadline: 31st March\, 2020\nRegistration Deadline: 25th June\, 2020 \nAbout the Conference\nHigher Education Close-Up is a peer reviewed biennial international conference\, focused on issues relating to in-depth research into higher education. HECU10 takes place at Lancaster University on 6th – 8th July\, 2020 and follows on from the very successful HECU9 in Cape Town\, South Africa in November 2018. Higher Education Close Up is a virtual network of the Society For Research into Higher Education. The conference venue will be the luxurious Lancaster House Hotel\, with accommodation for delegates in the hotel’s ensuite rooms. \nThe conference runs from lunchtime on the first day to lunchtime on the third day to enable colleagues to travel to and from Lancaster. \nConference Theme\nThe theme for HECU10 is ‘Critical approaches to close-up higher education research’. \nThe theme is intended to open discussion around multiple understandings of criticality in close-up higher education research.  This includes\, but is not limited to\, the use of critical theory and/or critical pedagogy as a lens through which to engage with research into higher education. Equally it refers to taking a critical stance in terms of a questioning approach to the research processes themselves and towards the broader social framework in which higher education is situated.  The theme raises questions about how we conduct such close-up research in a time in which higher education itself\, and the practices and values of the academy\, are subject to critique and challenge.  How do we demonstrate critical reflexivity as close-up researchers in a time of ‘fake news’ and challenges to the role of expert knowledge? In what ways is a commitment to critical approaches a necessary feature of the fine-grained\, nuanced research that defines the ‘close-up’ approach\, in contrast to other forms of research?  Finally\, we should consider the relationship between close-up research and more macro perspectives:  understood through the lens of criticality what are the tensions between them and in what ways may they be complementary (this thread also encompasses the notion of interdisciplinarity and what it means to adopt a critical interdisciplinary approach).Each of the keynote speakers has provided a think piece\, which raises questions about different aspects of this theme.  We ask that conference participants submit proposals for papers that in some way respond to these questions that that an interactive conversation can develop before\, during and\, we hope\, after the conference. \nThe Call for Proposals outlines this process in more detail \n\nCall for Proposals\n\n\nCall for Proposals\nThe conference theme\, Critical Approaches to Close-Up Higher Education Research\, and the four ‘Think Pieces provided by the keynote speakers\, invite participants to engage with questions around the ways in which close-up higher education research reflects\, incorporates or furthers higher education as a critical endeavour. \nIn very different ways\, each of the think pieces addresses the conference theme. The differences in the focus and concerns of the four think pieces are intended to offer conference participants a number of different angles from which to think about this theme. In responding to one or more of the think pieces in their proposals\, participants might choose to build on the work in the think piece\, to contest or challenge the ideas or assumptions they contain\, or to show how these issues have arisen in their own research. In building the conference around a common theme and the four think pieces the intention is to encourage the development of in-depth collective conversations over the three days of the conference. \nProposals\nWe invite proposals for contributions that critically explore questions relating to locating social justice in close-up higher education research. All proposals will be subject to blind peer review and authors will be notified of the outcome of the process by 23rd March\, 2020. \nProposals submitted earlier than the final date can be reviewed within two weeks to enable successful contributors to secure funding and/or make travel arrangements. \nProposals may include contributions in the following areas\, but are not limited to these: \n\nConceptual issues exploring the meaning of critical and criticality within a higher education context\nConceptual issues exploring the nature of critical theory and/or critical pedagogy and their application to higher education practice and research\nMethodological and ethical issues when engaged in critically-informed research.  Does such an approach to research lend itself to\, or require\, different methodological approaches?  What would a critical understanding of research ethics entail?\nStudent or participant involvement in critically-informed research.  For example\, does it entail different roles and responsibilities?\nRelationships between close-up research and large scale studies.  Can or should a critical approach to higher education research span these two domains?\nStudent-teacher relationships in higher education – for example\, issues of power\, sharing control and identity\nUses of critical theory/critical pedagogy to inform policy and practice.  For example\, is it possible to tailor such research to the mainstream forums of policy makers and policy actors?  Or are the two mutually exclusive?\nExploration of the concepts of critical/criticality/critical theory/critical pedagogy in an increasingly internationalised higher education sector.\n\nThere are two forms of proposals: \nSingle Paper proposals\nSymposium Proposals \nPeople are welcome to submit more than one proposal\, however\, where space is limited we will give priority to ensuring one paper from each person. \nSingle Paper Proposals\nFor those wishing to submit single paper proposals\, an outline of 1000 words should be submitted via EasyChair.  The closing date for submissions is the 1st March\, 2020. The outline should include a discussion of how the paper relates to the conference theme and to one or more of the keynote ‘think pieces’. \nDownload the peer review criteria for single paper proposals. \nSymposium Proposals\nSymposium sessions will take up a full conference session (90 minutes) and will involve a minimum of three conference participants. A symposium might involve a collection of up to three papers on a related theme or an innovative use of the space that could include an interactive activity or a performance piece. Proposals for Symposia should be approximately 1500 words and\, in addition to discussing their relation to the conference theme and one or more of the ‘think pieces’\, should provide an outline of how the symposium will make use of the 90 minute space. Those thinking of submitting a symposium are encouraged to use the HECU discussion list to find partners to work with in developing their proposals. Any participants who would like to discuss their proposed symposium prior to submission can contact  Jan McArthur. \nDownload the peer review criteria for symposium proposals. \nOne joint proposal for each symposium should be submitted via EasyChair.  The closing date for submission is 1st March\, 2020. The Administrator will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours. \nFinal Papers\nThose who wish to have their final paper considered for a special journal issue should submit a copy to the Conference Desk during the conference. \nAuthors should use the Template provided when writing their final paper. \n\nDiscussion List\nThe Higher Education Close Up discussion list is at: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/HIGHER-EDUCATION-CLOSE-UP.html. Please join this list for conference announcements and to participate in ongoing discussions of in-depth higher education research. \nPublications from the conference\nAs with previous conferences\, we aim to put together a Special Issue of a journal based on selected papers from the conference. The papers will be selected on the basis of: a) academic quality and b) their contribution to making a coherent collection\, taken together.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/higher-education-close-up-10-call-for-papers/
LOCATION:Lancaster University
CATEGORIES:Calls for Contributions,Conference,UK
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SUMMARY:Call for papers: British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference (Liverpool)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract submission now open – deadline 31st January 2020\n\nSubmit an abstract \n\n\n\nType of submission\nMaximum number of words (Additional 250 words for references)\n\n\nSymposia\n750 words\n\n\nAlternative Format Session\n750 words\n\n\nPoster\n750 words\n\n\nIndividual Papers – option to specify Student\, New Researcher\, Post-doctoral Researcher\, Teacher/Practitioner Researcher Papers\n750 words\n\n\n\nImportant points for submitting an abstract: \n\nThere is no specific theme for the conference. When submitting an abstract you will need to select a topic (which align to the Special Interest Groups). You can now select up to 2 SIGs to align your abstract to.\nOnce you have signed in\, you will be redirected to the abstract submissions page.\nCurrently you will not need to submit a full paper for the Conference.\nYou should receive an email confirmation with a copy of your abstract once your submission has been completed.\n\n\n\n\n\nSymposium\n750 word abstract of the symposium\, and must include the title and a paragraph about each paper in the symposium. There is an additional 250 words for references. The symposium as a whole must have a clear focus and each paper therein must be clearly related to the overall focus/theme of the symposium but also offer distinct perspectives. \nYou can also contact your Special Interest Group who may be putting together symposia. Visit www.bera.ac.uk/communities for a list of all the SIGs and contact details. \nIf your abstract does not include a paragraph under the title of each paper\, this may be reviewed as an individual abstract. \nPlease also ensure your symposium is anonymous. Your abstract may be edited to anonymise for the reviewing process and if successful can then edited to include presenters for each paper. Symposiums are 90 mins long and consist of more than one paper on a related theme. There is no limit to the number of papers in a symposium\, but you are restricted by time. \nReviewing criteria: \n\nClarity of the focus of the research\nOriginality of the symposium proposal\nRigour and coherence of the symposium and its individual papers\nSignificance of the research for education practice\, policy or theory\n\nExample of structure for Symposium\n\n\n\nAlternative Format Session\n750 word abstract with an additional 250 words for references. \nWe are open to all new ways of presenting and demonstrating a non traditional approach to an academic presentation of research. Options include: \n\nPanel discussion (60 mins)\nWorkshop (90 mins)\nActivity (90 mins)\nOffsite + plenary (60 mins)\nVideo workshop (60 mins)\n\nReviewing criteria: \n\nClarity of the focus of the research\nSuitability of the session format\nRigour of the research\nSignificance of the proposal for practice\, policy or theory\n\n\n\n\n\nPoster Session\n750 word abstract with an additional 250 words for references. \nPosters will be displayed during the duration of the conference in the main area where catering and exhibition is held. There will be a prize for the best poster. \nReviewing criteria: \n\nClarity of the focus of the research\nSuitability of the format\nRigour of the research\nSignificance of the proposal for practice\, policy or theory\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Papers\n750 word abstract with an additional 250 words for references. \nOption to specify Student\, New Researcher\, Post-doctoral Researcher\, Teacher/Practitioner Researcher Papers. \nIndividual Papers will be grouped into coherent symposia of two/three papers in a 60/90 minute slot. These sessions will have the discussion after each paper\, rather than a session at the end. \nReviewing criteria: \n\nClarity of the focus of the research\nOriginality of the research\nRigour of the research\nSignificance of the research for education practice\, policy or theory\n\nBERA aims to celebrate and promote the work of our Students. The top ten scoring Student abstracts will be automatically shortlisted for the BERA Student Presentation Award.\n\n\n\nBursaries\nThere are various bursaries available to assist with attendance at the conference. Please visit the bursary information page for further details on the opportunities available. \nApply for a bursary \nAwards\nThere are various awards for presentations at the conference. \n\n\n\n\nBERA Student Presentation Award\nThe top ten scoring student individual papers will automatically be shortlisted for this award. \nPrize: \n\n1st prize – £300 + Complimentary attendance at the BERA Annual Conference 2021\n\n\n\n\n\nPoster Presentation Award\nAll posters will be judged for this award. \nPrize: \n\nMAXQDA License and an official MAXQDA certificate and complimentary attendance at the BERA Annual Conference 2021.\n\n\n\n\n\nSIG Best Paper Award\nSome of the SIG convenors attended all the sessions for their SIG and judge each paper. This will be to award the ‘BERA Annual Conference 2020 – SIG Best Paper’. \nPrize: \n\nCertificate\n\n\n\n\n\nBJET Best EdTech Paper Award\nThis award is to recognise the best presentation on the topic of (or a topic directly relevant to) educational technology\, delivered during the BERA Conference. You will be automatically shortlisted if you have selected the Education Technology SIG as a first or second category for submission. \nPrize: \n\n£150 in book vouchers from Wiley\nInvitation to submit an article to BJET (standard peer-review process still applies)\nInvitation to contribute to BERA Blog and/or RI;\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract review process\n\nEach abstract is reviewed blindly by two reviewers drawn from members of the relevant SIG (Special Interest Groups)\, or one of the BERA Committees. \nAll BERA members will have the opportunity to peer review the abstracts submitted. If you would like to be added to the database please click here. \nIf the same abstract is submitted under different SIGs only one SIG will review this abstract and you will only receive one set of results. \nApply to be a reviewer \nResults\nThere is limited space on the programme and sessions available at the conference. Each year we are mindful that presenters do not want more sessions as the rooms will not be as full. Therefore there will always be a percentage of papers rejected. In the last few years this is around 30% of papers are rejected. The Conference & Events Committee continually review the processes to ensure these are fair and transparent. \nAuthors will be notified of the date and time of the presentation if accepted after the early bird deadline\, when all presenters need to register. This is to ensure once the programme is grouped\, this consists of confirmed presenters only. \n> For individual submissions \n\nOnly the one abstract will be accepted per main author\, which will be the highest scoring paper. You can still submit more than one paper.\nThis does not apply if you are a co-author on other papers\nSimilarly this does not apply if you have also been accepted for a symposia or alternative format session\n\nBERA reserves the right to reassign your abstract to a different SIG than submitted if more relevant for grouping purposes. \nSpecial Interest Groups (SIGs)\n\nBERA SIGs vary in character\, function and level of activities and participation in them is one of the benefits of being a member of BERA. All submissions should indicate the SIG which closely relates to the topic when submitting. If your abstract is accepted the convenors who group the individual papers\, can check other similar papers and may change the SIG at the programming stage. If your paper abstract does not fall within the remits of the listed SIGs\, please email conference@bera.ac.uk and you will be given instructions how to submit. For more information on SIGs visit: https://www.bera.ac.uk/communities/special-interest-groups. \nIn addition to the 33 SIGs you can now also select these additional topics: \n\nClimate and Sustainability Education\nMedical Education\nMigrant Education\nPrison Education\nSociology
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/british-educational-research-association-bera-conference-call-for-papers-liverpool/
LOCATION:University of Liverpool\, Liverpool\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Calls for Contributions,Conference,UK
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: European Conference on Educational Research (Glasgow)
DESCRIPTION:European Conference on Educational Research (Glasgow)\n\nConference Dates\n\n\n\n31 January 2020 Submissions close\n24 – 25 August 2020 – Emerging Researchers’ Conference\n25 – 28 August 2020 – European Conference on Educational Research\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe ECER 2020 in Glasgow intends to interrogate the capacity of educational research to address the complexity of the challenges that are encountered in connecting and reconnecting communities in contemporary Europe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe concept of community is a complex one open to many different\, and often contradictory\, interpretations and operationalisations. As citizens and researchers we are members of a diverse range of often overlapping communities at local\, national\, international\, disciplinary and institutional levels. How we choose to conceptualise community and how this interacts with the views and values of researchers and practitioners is at the heart of many strands of educational research.  The diverse web of relationships and meanings that link education and community is reflected in valuable and socially relevant educational research that has generative potential to address the challenges of (re)connecting communities. \nIn this context\, it can be argued that education and educational research have the potential to help make sense of what is happening in Europe and the communities of Europe. They might also provide resources to think in a different way\, and possibly\, generate resources to imagine solutions to fractures in communities. These fractures include: fragmentation\, anti-intellectualism and mistrust of establishments\, institutions and politicians. The threat of fragmentation can be perceived in the debates about nationalism in Europe and Brexit in the UK. These debates have relied on simplistic binary positions that have arguably led to unwelcome divisions and are closing down communities. There is a rise in anti-intellectualism in public life and a deep-rooted mistrust of establishments\, institutions and of politicians in many communities. Education and educational research challenge these narratives and offer alternatives that contribute to the building of a ‘social Europe’ that prioritises the needs of citizens\, acknowledges importance of emerging reconceptualisations of the nature of citizenship and identity driven by increasing diversity\, the emergence of digital technologies\, the fragmentation of traditional social structures and the recognition of centrality of educational communities to the rebuilding of a shared social space. \nECER 2020 suggests that the role of educational research is to establish the position or place of education in the recurrent debates and tensions between the local and global dimensions of life and help to connect and reconnect communities. Participants are invited to interrogate this contention\, in order to examine the potential of educational research to (re)connect communities across Europe and beyond.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/call-for-papers-european-conference-on-educational-research-glasgow/
LOCATION:Gilmorehill Campus of the University of Glasgow\, University Avenue\, Glasgow\, G12 8QQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Calls for Contributions,Conference,International,Regional,UK
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SUMMARY:Advance HE STEM Conference 2020 (Manchester)
DESCRIPTION:From the Advance HE website: \nDate: 29-30 January 2020\nVenue: thestudio\, Manchester\nWho: All higher education professionals \nThis year’s Advance HE STEM conference looks at how we prepare our students in a constantly changing world\, with a focus on how we ensure our graduates learn the appropriate skills and attributes necessary for the global workplace.  \nThe conference will allow individuals to share their experiences\, developments in teaching pedagogies and learn from others who share the same commitment to STEM teaching and learning. \nWith respected keynotes providing insightful speeches to stimulate discussion on preparing our graduates for a changing world\, peer-led workshops and presentations\, this conference is the ideal opportunity to learn from other STEM professionals\, build networks and share best practice. \n#STEMConf20
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/advance-he-stem-conference-2020-manchester/
LOCATION:Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa\, London Road\, Piccadilly\, Manchester\, M1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200124
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
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SUMMARY:Women in HE Summit 2020 (London)
DESCRIPTION:From the Advance HE website: \nOur inaugural Advance HE Women in HE Summit will provide insight into solutions that work to address the barriers we have identified\, through our extensive research\, knowledge and understanding\, in achieving step change across HE in relation to all gender equality issues through practical exploration of the known and hidden challenges across a range of intersectional themes relating to women in HE. The day will build on our expertise in this area drawn from our leadership of the Athena Swan Charter\, championing women’s leadership development\, including Aurora\, equal pay and supporting the extension of women represented on university boards – all to encourage and support change across the sector.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/women-in-he-summit-2020-london/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Conference,UK
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SUMMARY:Research Led Teaching Conference (Kent)
DESCRIPTION:Research-led teaching: Defining and celebrating a tradition \nAre research and teaching conflicting priorities? \nResearch-led teaching (RLT) is supposedly definitional of higher education\, and yet research and teaching are often treated as conflicting demands upon staff time.  How can we pursue these practices in an integrated and authentic way?  How can we explain to senior managers\, prospective students and their parents – and actual students – what the value of RLT is for learners and teachers alike? \nFeaturing speakers from Kent and further afield (China\, Australia\, Wales\, Ireland) this conference will equip attendees to develop and articulate research-led teaching in their professional practice. \nAttendance is free.  You are welcome to come for all or part of the day. \nPlease sign up by Friday 31 January to indicate which aspects of hospitality you are likely to require (tea breaks\, lunch\, closing reception) so that we have a reasonable sense of numbers for catering purposes.  (However\, if you make a last-minute decision to attend\, that’s fine.) \nWednesday 26 February  10:00 – 17.00 \n10:00-13:00 in Keynes Lecture Theatre 2 \n14:00-17:00 in Grimond Lecture Theatre 3 \nlunch in Aphra Foyer 13:00-14:00 \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nProf Charlotte Sleigh & Dr Julia Hope (conference organisers) \nEmail: resledteach@kent.ac.uk \nTwitter: @resledteach
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/research-led-teaching-conference-kent/
CATEGORIES:Conference,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191126
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
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SUMMARY:Call for contributions: SEDA Teaching\, Learning and Assessment Conference 2020
DESCRIPTION:Rethinking the Remit of the University in Uncertain Times\nProposals for workshops and discussion papers are invited which address the conference topics and themes. Sessions should involve reflection\, exploration\, scholarship and evaluation rather than just describing activities undertaken. Proposals should also be grounded in relevant literature and research wherever possible. \n\n\nAll SEDA conference sessions involve active participation\, discussion and development. Activities should go well beyond simply talking about topics or discussing ideas presented. Activities should involve critique\, analysis\, development and action planning by and with participants.\n\nSession formats\n\nWorkshops: 45 or 90 minutes\, which explore research- and practice-informed topics and include high levels of creativity\, innovative thinking\, critique\, practical participation and action planning.\n\nDiscussion papers: 45 minutes\, including no more than 20 minutes presentation with at least 25 minutes of questions and discussion / exploration\, describing and exploring research\, evaluation\, policy and/or practice. The emphasis should be on drawing out lessons for and with others\, and involving participants in engaging with your findings and ideas. Sessions that integrate presentation and discussion\, rather than presentation followed by Q&A\, will generally be preferred.\n\nCriteria for acceptance of proposals\n\nEach proposal will be reviewed for acceptance at the conference against the following criteria:\n\n\n\nContribution to the conference topic and themes;\nClarity and coherence of the proposal\, including title;\nContribution to practice\, scholarship and evaluation of educational development in further and higher education\, reflecting on and informing the future of educational development;\nLikely value of session aims and outcomes to participants;\nConsistency with the SEDA Values;\nAppropriateness of session structure and specified timings in relation to session type and outcomes; and\nActive and productive engagement of participants.\n\n\n\nProposal Form\n\nProposals should be submitted electronically using this form to the SEDA office by Monday\, 25th November 2019 at 5pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nCALL FOR STUDENT PAPERS\n\nSEDA invites proposals from students In UK HE or FE to deliver short papers (15 minutes) to this conference. Papers should relate to the general conference themes. \n\n\nSupport from SEDA \nSEDA has agreed to provide financial support for three student papers from three different UK institutions (only one student per institution will be funded) under the following conditions: \n\nOne student presenter per institution will have all conference fees waived and be provided with subsistence/accommodation for the whole conference.\nEach student’s home institution must agree to cover the student’s travel costs.\nEach student’s home institution must agree to fund at least one full conference delegate to support the student presenter and act as ‘sponsor’. The staff delegate will be expected to advise and support the student in preparing his/her presentations but will not have any role in delivery at the conference. The bursary cannot be awarded until the sponsor has registered for the conference.\n\nDeadline and Process\n\n\n\nProposals should be submitted electronically to SEDA at office@seda.ac.uk\, using the proposal form  by Monday\, 25th November 2019 at 5pm.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/call-for-contributions-seda-teaching-learning-and-assessment-conference-2020/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Glasgow
CATEGORIES:Calls for Contributions,Conference,Local,Regional,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
CREATED:20190426T080019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T132613Z
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SUMMARY:Scottish Educational Research Association Conference 2019 (Edinburgh)
DESCRIPTION:Creative Visions for Educational Futures\n\nBuilding on last year’s theme – critical understanding of education systems: what matters internationally\, the SERA Conference 2019 focuses on creative visions for educational futures.  This theme is particularly relevant given the recognition that the education system needs to be adaptable and creative in its responses to the increasingly dynamic\, complex and fluctuating nature of society and the world. \nThe conference theme welcomes original and critical contributions from scholars and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines and educational settings that explore a rich and diverse view of education and learning as a means for supporting a multiplicity of life-projects\, engaging knowledge\, relationships and the imagination. \nThe SERA Annual conference is an important event for the educational research community in Scotland. The three-day conference\, to be held in Edinburgh\, invites researchers and practitioners working in Scottish and international research contexts to share their insights under the theme of creative visions. \nContributions discussing new research possibilities\, new forms of contexts for learning\, and new types of collaboration among academics and practitioners are welcomed. \nDetails about the 2019 SERA Conference submission and registrations protocols are provided below. \nSERA 2019 CONFERENCE STRANDS\nKey organizing strands for this year’s SERA conference will include: \n\nSocial Justice and Inclusion: How is education reaching out to all? How is education responding to the challenge of competition\, distribution and access to educational services supporting our communities? Is the gender divide in education increasing? How is education fostering awareness that our lives depend on the natural environments and that ecology can only be achieved through equity? How do we learn to live peacefully with one another within the limits of the Earth supporting us?\nProfessional and Vocational Learning (including teacher education and higher education): What new challenges in work spaces and practices are impacting on professional and vocational learning? How is knowledge generated and shared in occupational and professional contexts and across professional boundaries? How might professional education and development be reconceptualized? How are inter-professional work practices shaping new demands for pedagogical response? What new possibilities could be explored around leadership “education”?\nPolicy and Education: How does policy at global\, national and local levels shape education and lifelong learning? How do educational actors (regardless of sector) respond to\, and inform\, policy directions? How do new partnerships enhance or inhibit educational initiatives and the mobilization of research?\nCurriculum: How does curriculum engage with a constantly changing and evolving world? To what extent can the curriculum support interdisciplinary learning and reflection on key themes of human development? What insights can be gleaned from different theoretical perspective on curriculum? How educational practitioners engage with the process of curriculum reform?\nAssessment and Evaluation: In what way can the National Assessment evidence be used to improve educational attainment in the short term? What issue might arise from the new National Numeracy and Literacy Assessments planned for P1\, P4 and P7 pupils?\nDigital Learning: How is the infusion of new technologies impacting learning experiences in/out of formal educational settings? What new spaces are emerging to enable more sustainable forms of pedagogy and learning? How does the open education movement support or inhibit inclusion/exclusion locally and globally?\nInnovative Research Methods: What challenges are facing educational researchers and how are new research methods being innovated in response? What new questions need to be asked and examined? How are different theoretical perspectives and paradigms creating openings for new questions\, new forms of research\, and offering critical insights? How can more innovative research methods contribute to supporting learning and change in challenging times and spaces?\n\nThe conference will accept individual papers\, short papers\, symposiums\, poster presentations\, as well as suggestions for roundtables discussions and workshops.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/scottish-educational-research-association-conference-2019-edinburgh/
LOCATION:Moray House School of Education\, University of Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Regional,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
CREATED:20190804T202223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T132534Z
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SUMMARY:Call for papers: AdvanceHE Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2020 (Edinburgh)
DESCRIPTION:Courageous conversations and adventurous approaches: Creative thinking in tackling inequality\nConference 17th-19th March 2020\, Edinburgh \nCall for papers : 13th November\, 2019 \n  \nThe theme of this conference speaks to the reality of EDI work in both HE and FE – a growing focus for attention internally and externally\, ambitious\, analytical\, forward-looking\, practical and increasingly complex. As EDI becomes more embedded in institutional values and strategy and becomes more of a measure for the student experience\, institutional interest in creative responses to tackling inequality is growing. \nWhether focusing on newly emerging issues or dealing with those that are stubbornly persistent\, as a sector we can seek inspiration\, insight and guidance to navigate the EDI landscape through sharing learning and advancing evidence-based good practice. Learning from both inside and outside the HE/FE sector can stimulate new ideas and innovative approaches to tackling systemic inequalities. \nWith institutions taking increasingly intersectional approaches to equality work\, aspects of inequality once hidden and silenced are emerging in colleges and universities. Once considered taboo\, issues such as gender-based violence\, decolonisation\, the menopause\, and privilege\, are now emerging areas of discussion and innovation. Creating space for once unspeakable conversations will increase capacity in the sector to examine the experiences of people who may be left behind in traditional approaches to equality and address emerging practical challenges. By linking policy and practice\, this conference can facilitate a refreshed perspective to support the sector’s ambitious equality aims. \nThe three-day conference will focus on: \nensuring that approaches to EDI work for all; and\naddressing current and future challenges and opportunities.\nThrough forecasting emerging EDI topics and priorities in the sector\, the conference will create space for reflection and capacity-building through exploring two sub-themes: ‘courageous conversations’ and ‘adventurous approaches’. It will dig deep to explore hidden and emerging EDI issues\, and highlight the best examples of creative\, courageous interventions that are contributing to change. \nDay 1 will have an additional focus on using positive action to advance equality in Scottish colleges and universities. As well as sharing best practice across the sector\, there will be a focus on innovative approaches from outside HE/FE. \n\n\n\n\n\nConference structure\nThe conference will run across three days with delegates welcome to attend the full three days or choose from individual days and evening events. \n\nTuesday 17 March 10am-5pm: Day 1: With a particular Scottish contextual focus relevant for both HEIs and Colleges in Scotland but also of interest for all UK participants to share learning and practice across all nations.\nTuesday 17 March 6.30pm onwards: Dinner and debate with speakers for senior leaders in Scottish colleges and universities.\nWednesday 18 March 10am-5pm: Day 2: Broad perspective for all those engaged in UK higher education and also Scottish colleges.\nWednesday 18 March 6.30pm onwards: Reception and dinner for all delegates with evening speakers.\nThursday 19 March 10am-4pm: Day 3: Broad perspective for all those engaged in UK higher education and also Scottish colleges.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThemes\nThe theme Courageous conversations and adventurous approaches: Creative thinking in tackling inequality will cover the following sub-themes: \nDay 1 (Scotland focus) \n\nLeading the change: Embedding strategic approaches to equality in colleges and higher education institutions\n\nMainstreaming equality – embedding a whole-institution approach through cultural and systemic change;\nDiversity in governance – moving beyond gender balance;\nEquality impact assessments – developing a strategic approach to effective and proportionate equality activity.\n\n\n\n\nBreaking the taboo: Addressing hidden and stigmatised areas of inequality confidently and effectively \n\nSexual harassment in the workplace and tackling gender-based violence;\nAging population of the workforce;\nRace equality\, whiteness\, privilege and power;\n‘Hidden’ gender issues (for example: infertility\, miscarriage\, maternity/paternity/shared parental leave\, breastfeeding/expressing support\, menopause\, gender and age discrimination etc.).\n\n\n\n\nPositive action: Advancing underrepresentation and inequality through targeted initiatives\n\nBeing brave with positive action;\nIntersectional approaches to advance equality in student access;\nIncreasing recruitment of disabled staff;\nPositive action in the promotion process.\n\n\n\nDays 2 and 3 \n\nEDI and leadership\n\nInclusive leadership that really makes a difference;\nGenuine distributed leadership approaches for hierarchical environments;\nStrengths-based/neuroscience approaches to managing inclusively;\nRoom at the top/related to top leadership;\nThe role of governance in EDI.\n\n\n\n\nBelonging and safe space\n\nNo right not to be offended? – navigating the tensions between protection from harm and freedom of expression.\nSupporting staff and students through hidden challenges (i.e. Infertility\, miscarriage\, infant loss\, bereavement\, menopause etc.).\nRethinking the curriculum (decolonise not ‘diversify’).\n\n\n\n\nBridging the gaps\n\nCreative approaches to pay gaps.\nSponsorship/mentoring/reverse mentoring: creating the environment that supports the progression of marginalised groups.\nIncreasing provision and uptake of shared parental caring\, paternity leave\, flexible working.\n\n\n\n\nThinking forward: Effective management of EDI in a changing environment\n\nEDI in the global arena: partnerships\, international campuses.\nAmbitious benchmarking/demonstrating impact.\nInnovative HR practices for recruiting\, developing\, valuing and rewarding approaches that value EDI.\ncrisis or opportunity  – building reputation and dealing with critical incidents in the digital age.\n\n\n\n\nSkills building for EDI change agents\n\nResponding to majority privilege – fragility\, ownership and allyship;\nWhen speaking becomes doing – what makes EDI work effective in creating positive and sustainable culture change?\nIntersectionality in action – reflecting the lived experiences of staff and students facing multiple disadvantage in EDI work;\nThe power of storytelling: the personal narrative as a tool for change.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference outcomes\nThe conference will: \n\ncreate space to engage with previously less-explored\, hidden or ‘taboo’ equality issues and examine/encourage promising practice to address them;\nincrease knowledge and confidence in the college and HE sectors to undertake positive action initiatives to tackle inequality and underrepresentation across student bodies\, workforce and governance;\nimprove institutional capacity to make progress on EDI in an increasingly complex environment;\nengage with leaders and influencers to foster dialogue on embedding a strategic approach to equality in colleges and higher education institutions\n\nAdvance HE has acted as a nexus for thought leadership and research into EDI policy and practice in HE and FE. The underpinning evidence base has been built up by and for the sector and is used to inform the work of policymakers and practitioners. With an ever-growing global community of member institutions and a portfolio of thematic communities with global membership\, this conference seeks to promote the learning between individuals with a passion for transforming EDI activity in the sector to achieve real change.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/call-for-papers-advancehe-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-conference-2020-edinburgh/
LOCATION:Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Calls for Contributions,Conference,Regional,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
CREATED:20190426T114926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T132631Z
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SUMMARY:Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) Conference (Newport\, Wales)
DESCRIPTION:SRHE International Conference on Research into Higher Education\n11-13 December 2019\nCeltic Manor\, Newport\, Wales\, United Kingdom\nConference Theme: Creativity\, Criticality and Conformity in Higher Education \nSRHE Newer and Early Career Researchers Conference\n10 December 2019\nColdra Court\, Newport\, Wales\, United Kingdom\nConference theme: What does it mean to be an academic citizen in 2019?\nHow HE researchers and evaluators create and respond to change \n\n\n\nConference theme \nCreativity\, Criticality and Conformity in Higher Education \nThe definition of creativity is the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; the ability to transcend traditional ideas\, rules\, patterns\, relationships\, or the like\, and to create meaningful new ideas\, forms\, methods\, and interpretations. \nUniversities should surely be creative places. The economic\, political and social climate that universities work in across the world present challenges to this. In many cultures there is an emphasis on measurable\, economic outcomes. Does this have to result in policy that emphasises only some parts of the work that universities do\, obscuring important activities that often develop and thrive at the margins\, or in the spaces between traditional functions? \nIt could be argued that higher education researchers too draw on an increasingly limited range of methodologies\, approaches and ideas that are often not persuasive to policy makers. Have we\, in search of measurability and academic respectability\, retreated to a dull conformity where anything different is just too risky? \nShould we instead challenge ourselves to transcend traditional rules\, build an innovative culture and practice of research and problem solving\, in order to throw light onto the shadows rather than ignore them? What is it we need to know more about in universities in relation to their role in the world\, their place for social good and the building of global diverse societies? How can higher education researchers be creative in their approaches to illuminate these areas\, and to make a positive difference in the world? \nThe SRHE Annual International Research Conference attracts wide participation from researchers globally. It provides a stimulating international forum for papers of an empirical or scholarly nature relating to research into higher education\, in the broadest sense\, and from a breadth of different disciplinary perspectives. The conference is highly participative\, promoting the dissemination and exchange of ideas in a variety of formats\, across a range of research domains.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/society-for-research-into-higher-education-conference-srhe/
LOCATION:Celtic Manor\, Newport\, Wales\, United Kingdom\, The Celtic Manor Resort\, Coldra Woods\, The Usk Valley\, Newport\, South Wales\, NP18 1HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191029
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
CREATED:20190804T200846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T132645Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: Advance HE STEM Conference 2020 (Manchester)
DESCRIPTION:From the Advance HE website: \nDate: 29-30 January 2020\nVenue: thestudio\, Manchester\nWho: All higher education professionals \nCall for papers due 28th October\, 2019. \nThis year’s Advance HE STEM conference looks at how we prepare our students in a constantly changing world\, with a focus on how we ensure our graduates learn the appropriate skills and attributes necessary for the global workplace.  \nThe conference will allow individuals to share their experiences\, developments in teaching pedagogies and learn from others who share the same commitment to STEM teaching and learning. \nWith respected keynotes providing insightful speeches to stimulate discussion on preparing our graduates for a changing world\, peer-led workshops and presentations\, this conference is the ideal opportunity to learn from other STEM professionals\, build networks and share best practice. \n#STEMConf20
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/call-for-papers-advance-he-stem-conference-2020-manchester/
LOCATION:Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa\, London Road\, Piccadilly\, Manchester\, M1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Calls for Contributions,Conference,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190914
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
CREATED:20190423T101942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T132804Z
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SUMMARY:HEIR Network Annual Conference 2019 (Wolverhampton)
DESCRIPTION:Higher Education Institutional Research (HEIR) Conference 2019\n“Measuring Excellence” in Higher Education: Approaches and their \nImpact \nHEIR 2019 takes place between 11 -13 September 2019\, at the City Centre Campus\, University of Wolverhampton. \nThe HEIR conference is an international event that attracts delegates from across the Higher Education sector including: students\, teachers\, researchers\, managers\, data practitioners and institutional experts\, quality professionals\,\neducational developers\, policy makers\, digital service specialists\, consultants\, and all who share an interest in the future of education. \nFurther information is available on the HEIR Conference Website\, including a Call forSubmissions in a variety of formats\, for those who would like an opportunity to present under one of our 3 broad themes: \nDefining and ‘measuring excellence’\nCritical learning and teaching environments\nAccountability\, inclusivity & sustainability \nIf you would like to be considered\, please submit a proposal here by 26 April 2019. \nFor all conference delegates who have successfully submitted a proposal there is also an opportunity to submit an article to be considered for a Special Issue of the Springer Journal: Postdigital Science and Education. \nThere will also be a workshop taking place during the HEIR Conference to\nsupport students and staff in working on their articles.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/heir-network-annual-conference-2019-wolverhampton/
LOCATION:University of Wolverhampton\, UK\, Lord Swraj Paul Building\, Molineux Street\, City Campus (Molineux)\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190913
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
CREATED:20190423T013118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T132813Z
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SUMMARY:BERA Annual Conference 2019 (Manchester)
DESCRIPTION:The British Educational Research Association Annual Conference 2019 will be held at the University of Manchester\, Tuesday 10th September 2019 – Thursday 12th September 2019. \nhttps://www.bera.ac.uk/beraconference-2019 \nAbstract submissions have now closed for this conference. Submissions usually have a deadline in late January.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/bera-annual-conference-2019-manchester/
LOCATION:Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa\, London Road\, Piccadilly\, Manchester\, M1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190824
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
CREATED:20190710T222125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T132846Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Papers: Online Webinars SRHE Newer and Early Career Researchers Network
DESCRIPTION:Through the current SRHE programme of Network events and online events the Society seeks to provide a platform to present the most interesting and cutting edge research taking place within the field of higher education research. \nWe strongly suspect that there are many important areas under investigation\, particularly within our newer researcher community that are not seeing the light of day. \nWe want to try to dig a little deeper\, to find out more about what is happening in our field\, and share this with our members and other interested parties in a lively and interesting manner. \nWould you be interested in being part of this and share YOUR research with a wider audience of interested peers? If so\, here’s what to do next. \nHow to submit your proposal \nSend in a 300 word abstract which should include the following \n\nPresentation title\, research domain\nIntroduction: aims and rationale\nBackground of your research\nResearch methodologies being used\nDetails of some findings to date\n\nResearch Domains \n\nAcademic practice\, work\, careers and cultures (AP)\nAccess and widening participation (AWP)\nThe Digital University and new learning technologies (DU)\nEmployability\, enterprise and graduate careers (EE)\nHigher education policy (HEP)\nInternational contexts and perspectives (ICP)\nLearning\, teaching and assessment (LTA)\nManagement\, leadership\, governance and quality (MLGQ)\nPostgraduate scholarship and practice (PGSP)\nStudent experiences (SE)\n\nSelection process \nThe selection process will be managed by the SRHE NR convenors and champions. Abstracts will be selected according to the following criteria and successful submissions will be offered feedback for enhancements before the actual event. \nScoring grid: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nWebinars will be programmed from July onwards and they take place between 13.00-14.00 GMT Following acceptance\, suitable dates for presentation will be organised by the Society with presenters. Submissions will be grouped by domain with 2 – 3 presentations per webinar. Each presenter will be asked to put together a ‘Lightning Talk’ style presentation (10 minutes and 20 slides). A Question and Answer session of 5 minutes will follow each presentation.\nTo submit your presentation proposalPlease forward your proposal to fsmit@srhe.ac.uk by 23 August 2019. We will communicate the outcome of all proposals and soon as possible following this date.\nTo see the format of the 2018 webinars please go to https://www.srhe.ac.uk/networks/newer_researchers.asp
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/call-for-papers-online-webinars-srhe-newer-and-early-career-researchers-network/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Calls for Contributions,Conference,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190720
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
CREATED:20190503T111632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T132931Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Student Learning Through Innovative Scholarship Conference 2019 (Edinburgh)
DESCRIPTION:To raise the profile of teaching only academics in the research intensive climate\, it is vital to shine a spotlight on the innovative learning and teaching they undertake. The best way to achieve this is through the promotion of the innovative scholarship of learning and teaching being driven by this subset of the academic community. This fifth meeting of a national network for staff with a strong commitment to developing teaching and scholarship excellence is therefore a forum to share innovative scholarship across disciplinary boundaries and to develop a national voice for teaching focussed academics.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/enhancing-student-learning-through-innovative-scholarship-conference-2019-edinburgh/
LOCATION:Edinburgh Napier Sighthill Campus\, 9 Sighthill Court\, Edinburgh\, EH11 4BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Regional,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190628
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
CREATED:20190423T012549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T133007Z
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SUMMARY:Assessment in Higher Education (AHE) Conference 2019 (Manchester)
DESCRIPTION:The seventh international Assessment in Higher Education conference will be held in Manchester\, UK on 26 & 27 June 2019. \nThis research and academic development conference is a forum for critical debate of research and innovation focused on assessment and feedback practice and policy. The themes for our 2019 conference will invite a wide range of papers\, practice exchanges and posters. Themed poster presentations\, accompanied by a short pitch from the authors\, have been a particular strength of the conference and have encouraged networking by delegates. \n  \nAbstract submissions for this conference have closed. Submissions due around January.
URL:https://cher.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/event/assessment-in-higher-education-ahe-conference-2019/
LOCATION:Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa\, London Road\, Piccadilly\, Manchester\, M1 2PG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,UK
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190622
DTSTAMP:20260816T032600
CREATED:20190426T120959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191013T133020Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Submissions: Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) Conference (Newport\, Wales)
DESCRIPTION:The deadline for submission of all proposals to the SRHE International Research Conference is Friday 21 June 2019\, 12 midnight GMT. \nConference theme: Creativity\, Criticality and Conformity in Higher Education \n11-13 December 2019\nCeltic Manor\, Newport\, Wales\, United Kingdom \nThe definition of creativity is the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; the ability to transcend traditional ideas\, rules\, patterns\, relationships\, or the like\, and to create meaningful new ideas\, forms\, methods\, and interpretations. \nUniversities should surely be creative places. The economic\, political and social climate that universities work in across the world present challenges to this. In many cultures there is an emphasis on measurable\, economic outcomes. Does this have to result in policy that emphasises only some parts of the work that universities do\, obscuring important activities that often develop and thrive at the margins\, or in the spaces between traditional functions? \nIt could be argued that higher education researchers too draw on an increasingly limited range of methodologies\, approaches and ideas that are often not persuasive to policy makers. Have we\, in search of measurability and academic respectability\, retreated to a dull conformity where anything different is just too risky? \nShould we instead challenge ourselves to transcend traditional rules\, build an innovative culture and practice of research and problem solving\, in order to throw light onto the shadows rather than ignore them? What is it we need to know more about in universities in relation to their role in the world\, their place for social good and the building of global diverse societies? How can higher education researchers be creative in their approaches to illuminate these areas\, and to make a positive difference in the world? \nThe SRHE Annual International Research Conference attracts wide participation from researchers globally. It provides a stimulating international forum for papers of an empirical or scholarly nature relating to research into higher education\, in the broadest sense\, and from a breadth of different disciplinary perspectives. The conference is highly participative\, promoting the dissemination and exchange of ideas in a variety of formats\, across a range of research domains. \nSubmissions are invited on any research topic concerned with higher education.\nNo preference or weighting is given in the peer review process in relation to topic. Each year the SRHE Research Conference addresses an overarching theme\, chosen for its topicality and relevance\, which it aims to critique through keynote contributions and associated discussions. The selection of papers for presentation is based solely on quality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSRHE International Conference on Research into Higher Education – Call for papers \n\n\n\n\n2. Submission guidance \nPlease note these guidelines are applicable to the SRHE International Conference on Research into Higher Education only. Submission guidance relating to the SRHE Newer and Early Career Researchers Conference can be found athttps://www.srhe.ac.uk/conference2019/newer-researchers-conference.asp \nAll submissions are subject to rigorous peer review and the selection of papers for presentation is based solely on quality. There is no requirement for submissions to directly address the conference theme. \n2.1 Assessment Criteria \nAll submissions will be judged by the following criteria: \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOriginality of questions addressed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEffective use and clear explanation of research methodology \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClarity of the research aims and objectives and outcomes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe extent to which the work is rooted in the relevant literature \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSignificance of the research and the contribution added to what is known about the area researched \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nThe quality of the data (where applicable) and the reliability and significance of the conclusions \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nThe quality of evidence presented\, whether derived from empirical work or scholarly analysis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmpirical and scholarly research from a wide range of perspectives is welcome. \n2.2 Research domains \nPapers are invited for presentation under one of ten broad research domains. This aids the organisation of a thematically streamed programme. Although many papers have the potential to fall under a number of domains we ask that authors indicate their first preference. The final decision on the domain to which a paper is assigned will be made by the lead assessors as part of the peer review process. \nResearch Domains \nAcademic practice\, work\, careers and cultures (AP)\nAccess and widening participation (AWP)\nThe Digital University and new learning technologies (DU)\nEmployability\, enterprise and graduate careers (EE)\nHigher education policy (HEP)\nInternational contexts and perspectives (ICP)\nLearning\, teaching and assessment (LTA)\nManagement\, leadership\, governance and quality (MLGQ)\nPostgraduate scholarship and practice (PGSP)\nStudent experience (SE) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSRHE International Conference on Research into Higher Education – Call for papers \n\n\n\n\n3. Presentation formats \nYou are invited to contribute to the conference in a variety of forms: \n\n  Research paper\n  Panel discussion\n  Symposium\n  Poster\nWe encourage presenters to share their work in creative ways and welcome different styles and formats to encourage and stimulate discussion and engagement with session participants.3.1 Research papers \nResearch papers can may be:\n\n\n  Papers which are advanced\, or complete and where findings/analysis can be fullyreported.\n  Work in progress empirical/data-based studies. The work can be newly underway andpresenters may not be in a position to report on final findings and analysis.\n  Scholarly papers which are discussion pieces or work at the cutting edge of debate onpolicy and practice featuring novel arguments and exploring difficult questions.\nAuthors are required to submit:\nPart 1 Summary: a 150 word summary of the paper which will be printed in the conference programme and online via the conference website.\nPart 2 Paper: a maximum 1\,000 word paper (excluding references)\, which will be available to download via the conference website. \nThe SRHE Research Conference receives a large volume of high quality submissions\, especially for the presentation of individual papers. In order to provide for the inclusion of a wide range of research and scholarly work\, papers accepted after peer review\nwill be allocated for presentation and discussion in one of three different formats: \nIndividual paper presentation (30 minutes)*\nIndividual paper presentation (15 minutes)*\nRound table presentation (30 minutes) ** \n* Individual presentation sessions will have an allocated Chair to manage the session. \n** Round table presentation sessions will be given in parallel during a cross-domain slot. This more informal presentation format will create networking and collaborative opportunities and is designed to connect diverse perspectives.\nEach paper accepted for the Roundtable session will be assigned a table and Table Host who will act as Chair and facilitate collaborative dialogue. \nDue to the nature of this session presenters will not use audio visual aids\, but can use print handouts as an alternative.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSRHE International Conference on Research into Higher Education – Call for papers \n\n\n\n\n3.2 Panel discussion \nYou may submit a proposal for a Panel Discussion. A panel discussion will begin with brief presentations from panellists about a common topic followed by ample time for discussion and activities among the panellists and between the panellists and attendees. \nA Panel Discussion should facilitate interaction and discussion between audience and presenters to advance knowledge of a particular research problem\, theoretical content or research strategy. Rather than present results panel discussions draw from research and/or experience to foster dialogue and interaction \nPropose a Panel Discussion \nTo submit a Panel Discussion proposal\, the Panel Lead is required to: \n\n  150 word summary of the proposal which will be printed in the conferenceprogramme and online via the conference website.\n  Submit a maximum 1000 word paper outlining the nature of the discussion. Thispaper should include 2-3 prepared questions to be directed at attendees during the\nsession.\n  Invite at least 3 panellists to contribute to the discussion. Each panellist’s contributionshould be outlined in the aforementioned 1000 word paper.\n  Plan for at least 30 minutes discussion within a 75 minute time slot3.3 Symposium\nSymposia provide the opportunity to present 3 to 4 related research papers on a single theme during a 75 minute time slot. An individual proposing a Symposium (Symposium Convenor) will be responsible for the title for the session\, for inviting colleagues to contribute their papers and is expected to approve the papers from their invited authors before they are submitted. \nIf accepted it will be for the Convenor to decide how much presentation time will be given per paper and must allow enough time for audience engagement. \nA Symposium proposal submission must include:\n\n\n  A 400 word rationale for the Symposium\,\n  the names of the Convenor and/or the Chair of the Symposium\,\n  name of a discussant if appropriate\n  the names and details of all participating presenters plus the title of eachpresentation planned. Provisional titles are acceptable.\nOnce the Symposium proposal has been submitted\, then invited contributions can then be submitted via the conference system. \nContribute a Paper to a Symposium \nOnly those invited by a Symposium Convenor can submit a contribution to a symposium. Your paper will be individually reviewed for its own contribution and how it relates to the symposium rationale. A symposium will not be accepted unless all papers are rated as good or excellent.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSRHE International Conference on Research into Higher Education – Call for papers \n\n\n\n\nContributing authors are required to submit:\nPart 1 Summary: a 150 word summary of the proposal which will be printed in the conference programme and online via the conference website.\nPart 2 Paper: a maximum 1000 word paper (excluding references)\, which will be available to download via the conference website. \nFor technical guidance on contributing a paper to a symposium please see Appendix A – How to use our submission system \n3.4 Poster \nPapers are invited for submission for presentation as a Poster. There will be a designated Poster Session during which time all accepted posters will be exhibited. \nIn addition\, accepted Posters may be recommended for presentation during a breakout or roundtable session (see roundtable session). Authors will be informed in advance when and in which type of sessions they are invited to present their poster. \nAuthors are required to submit:\nPart 1 Summary: a 150 word summary of the proposal which will be printed in the conference programme and online via the conference website.\nPart 2 Paper: a maximum 1000 word paper (excluding references)\, which will be available to download via the conference website. \nPosters should be A1 in size (Portrait or landscape). For presenters travelling from abroad\, we offer the facility to have your posters printed here for you. The cost of a colour A1 poster will be £25.00. Poster boards will be provided. \n 
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SUMMARY:Call for Submissions: HEIR Network Annual Conference 2019 (Wolverhampton)
DESCRIPTION:Higher Education Institutional Research (HEIR) Conference 2019\n“Measuring Excellence” in Higher Education: Approaches and their\nImpact \nConference dates: 11th– 13th September 2019 \nAbstract submission: by 26 April 2019 \nWe warmly invite contributions in the following formats: \n\nPresentation: A 400 word Abstract for a 20 minute presentation\nThink Piece: A 400 word Abstract for a 20 minute think piece\nWork in Progress: A 400 word Abstract for a 20 minute talk on work in progress\nPoster: A 400 word Abstract for a Poster\nWorkshop: A 400 word Proposal for a one hour Workshop\n\nWhichever format you select\, you can choose to submit under any of our three themes. Each theme is fully inclusive of topics that have been of particular interest to HEIR conference delegates and Institutional Research (IR) professionals over the years (e.g. data\, metrics\, student experience and policy engagement and development): \n\nDefining and ‘measuring excellence’\nCritical learning and teaching environments\nAccountability\, inclusivity & sustainability\n\nYour submission should also address the conference topic: “Measuring Excellence” in Higher Education: Approaches and their Impact in relation to your chosen theme:
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