On these events and opportunities pages we hope to keep you informed of events to hear the research of other members, visiting speakers, and opportunities to present your own research locally, nationally, and internationally. Specific upcoming events are listed below. More information about other general events and opportunities are listed in the other pages listed.
Diversity
Call for papers: AdvanceHE Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2020 (Edinburgh)
Edinburgh , United KingdomCourageous conversations and adventurous approaches: Creative thinking in tackling inequality Conference 17th-19th March 2020, Edinburgh Call for papers : 13th November, 2019 The 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…
SEDA Teaching, Learning and Assessment Conference 2020
Radisson Blu GlasgowRethinking the Remit of the University in Uncertain Times Context and themes In 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) This quotation, by Ron Barnett at…
Addressing Questions of Belonging in School: “Wise” Interventions to Improve School for Students”
School of Psychology and Neuroscience Seminar: Prof Greg Walton (Stanford University) We have an exciting line-up of speakers for this semester’s virtual seminar programme. Our first speaker this year will be Professor Greg Walton (Stanford University), hosted by Ken Mavor and Malinda Carpenter on Friday January 22 at 4pm, whose talk is entitled: ‘Addressing Questions…
How to have difficult conversations about race: in the context of decolonising the curriculum
Online Webinar , United Kingdom(From the event page) Guest panelists, Dr Foluke Adebisi, Dr Jason Arday and Dr Khadijah Mohammed , speak on 'Decolonising the curriculum' with respect to race. About this Event The University of St Andrews is hosting an event entitled 'How to have difficult conversations about race, in the context of decolonising the curriculum'. The guest…
Call for Papers: Higher Education Institutional Research Conference 2021
OnlineDeadline Extended to 5th July The Call for Papers for HEIR 2021 is now open. The conference itself is 22-24th September, Online. Abstract submissions due 12th June. Call for Papers We are delighted to open the 2021 HEIR Conference for submissions. The theme of the conference is Inclusive Institutional Research. There will be four tracks…
Advance HE: Mental Wellbeing in HE Conference 2022: Reading the Tea Leaves – Preparing for the Future of Mental Wellbeing in Higher Education
Conference Aston Hotel, Birmingham Birmingham, United KingdomDelivered in collaboration with the Mental Wellbeing in HE Expert Group, this one-day conference will address issues of mental wellbeing across all aspects of higher education. It is increasingly recognised how important mental health and wellbeing is for staff and student success. Universities and colleges are fast -developing ‘whole institution approaches’ to mental health…
Making St Andrews a place to belong:A workshop with Dr Greg Walton (Stanford)
Arts Theatre and Foyer The Scores, St Andrews, United KingdomUniversity of St Andrews Enhancement Theme Committee and Centre for Higher Education Research (CHER) present Making St Andrews a place to belong: A day with Dr. Greg Walton, Stanford University 20th June, 2022, Arts Theatre and Foyer Greg Walton is known internationally for his large body of work on belonging and threats to belonging as…
CELPiE Showcase Event
CELPiE is the Community for Evidence-Led Practice in Education at St Andrews We are delighted to announce that we are planning to host the first ever CELPiE showcase event, with a provisional date of the 5th October (afternoon). We are looking for volunteers from the community who would like to offer a 5-6 minute presentation at the…