YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
Abstract More neurodivergent students than ever are accessing higher education in the UK and internationally. This trend follows university widening participation initiatives and, more broadly, an increase in recognition and identification of autism, ADHD and other neurodivergences from early childhood onwards in recent years. However, there is growing evidence that outcomes and experiences at university […]
L&T Academic Promotion Writing Retreat The session will be delivered online via MS Teams. Carving out the time and space to apply for academic promotions can be difficult, especially at the start of semester. Led by Associate Professor Mark Dransfield, this writing retreat provides time, space and practical support for staff who want to apply […]
L&T Academic Promotion Writing Retreat The session will be delivered online via MS Teams. Carving out the time and space to apply for academic promotions can be difficult, especially at the start of semester. Led by Associate Professor Mark Dransfield, this writing retreat provides time, space and practical support for staff who want to apply […]
On welcoming your student into the room, you can immediately tell from their body language that something is wrong…they appear distracted, arms tightly closed with their eyes fixed on the carpet. The student looks up at you and shares what is distressing them with you. You are the first person they have told…what are you […]
This is the fourth event of our six-part mini-series, 'Discussing Decolonisation', taking place in person and online across the academic year 2023-24. Find out more and book your place at other events in the series here. You can also read more about our intentions for the series and community expectations here. Title: Courageous Conversations: What, […]
Session description Prior to the institutional adoption of revised Generic Assessment Descriptors (GADs) next academic year, Teaching and Learning Enhancement are offering a number of supportive sessions to help colleagues review the assessment documentation they use with students (whether these are specific marking criteria, narratives for students in assignment briefs, etc.) and check their alignment […]
While reflective writing has become a popular choice in student assessment in recent years, it is often overlooked as a method for staff professional development. This practical session will outline the benefits of structured reflection in a professional context, while offering some methods and models for participants to utilise in creating their own short piece […]
A two-hour workshop,delivered by the TLE team, exploring the main changes to the YSJ Fellowship accredited provision and introducing colleagues to PSF 2023. This session will be of use to colleagues who are either existing or potentially future mentors and/or reviewers. REGISTER TO ATTEND
This is the fifth event of our six-part mini-series, ‘Discussing Decolonisation’, taking place in person and online across the academic year 2023-24. Find out more and book your place at other events in the series here. You can also read more about our intentions for the series and community expectations here. Title: Anti-racist initial teacher education and training […]
A two-hour workshop, delivered by the TLE team, exploring the main changes to the YSJ Fellowship accredited provision and introducing colleagues to PSF 2023. This session will be of use to colleagues who are either existing or potentially future mentors and/or reviewers. REGISTER TO ATTEND
A two-hour workshop, led by the TLE team, exploring mentoring activities and approaches when working with D1-D3 candidates. This session is designed to support colleaegues who are current or future Fellowship mentors on the AdvanceHE accredited YSJ Fellowship Scheme. REGISTER TO ATTEND
For our second RIPPLE Reading Group of 2024, we will come together online to discuss the question of freedom of speech on campus. To kick things off, we will discuss a short book chapter in a collection edited by Charlotte Lydia Riley, titled: 'Do we need safe spaces?: Waiving the right to free […]