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.
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Call for contributions: SEDA Teaching, Learning and Assessment Conference 2020
Radisson Blu GlasgowRethinking the Remit of the University in Uncertain Times Proposals 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. All SEDA conference sessions involve active…
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European University Association 2020 Learning and Teaching Forum (Netherlands)
Utrecht University , NetherlandsBalancing tradition and change 13 - 14 February 2020 The European Learning & Teaching Forum provides a platform for vice-rectors for academic affairs, deans, programme directors, academic staff and researchers interested in learning and teaching. The Forum also welcomes the participation of students, policy-makers and other stakeholders in higher education. University education has changed significantly…
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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…
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POSTPONED TO 2021: Enhancing Student Learning Through Innovative Scholarship (Keele)
Keele University Keele University,, Keele, Staffordshire, United KingdomEmbracing Failure For Well-Being: For Educators & Learners In 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. Failure has a bad reputation but put bluntly is often the gateway to learning, whereas instant success is often a…
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Call: Teaching, Learning and Higher Education Research Fund (St Andrews)
New Deadline: Wednesday May 6th 2020 - For decisions by Friday May 22nd Scope and Purpose Scope of the grants We envisage grants that may be more research-output focused, or grants focused on practice initiatives with an evaluative element and that can feed into communities of practice in higher education. Teaching, Learning and Higher Education…
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Using VR & AR in Higher Education
Teaching and Learning Centre (Durham) South Road, Durham, United KingdomUsing VR & AR in Higher Education 13th July 2020, Durham Centre for Academic Development, Durham University In 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…
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POSTPONED TO 2021: Enhancing Student Learning Through Innovative Scholarship (Keele)
Keele University Keele University,, Keele, Staffordshire, United KingdomTo 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.…
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POSTPONED FROM 2020: Enhancing Student Learning Through Innovative Scholarship (Keele)
Keele University Keele University,, Keele, Staffordshire, United KingdomThis conference was postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic, but is planned to run in 2021 at Keele with the same theme as previously intended. New dates are yet to be announced, so I have nominally put it in the calendar at the start of July. To raise the profile of teaching only academics…
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Enhancement Themes Funding round
{Excerpt - See linked website for full details} Funding Criteria For an initiative to be eligible for funding, they should: use existing data and evidence held within the institution or create new data and evidence ideally be student-led or have significant student input Initiatives should make an identifiable difference to students and their learning and teaching experience…
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FeaturedCELPiE 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…