YSJ, Academic Development Programme

Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research

Inclusive Education Workshop – QAA Collaborative Enhancement Project

HG/136 Holgate Building

What does inclusive education mean? How can we design more inclusive universities and degree programmes? How can individuals and institutions make a difference to inclusivity on the ground?   This two-hour interactive in-person workshop will be delivered by Dr Katharine Hubbard and Paula Gawthorpe, both Senior Fellows of the University of Hull Teaching Excellence Academy. Katharine and Paula […]

AdvanceHE: Teaching and Learning Conference 2022

Advance HE’s flagship three-day Teaching and Learning Conference for 2022 will continue to position the spotlight firmly on teaching in a global context. The conference will create space for delegates to engage in critical and creative thinking around teaching and learning towards continuous enhancement and innovation. It will aim to increase knowledge and confidence of […]

Academic Induction Day 1 – New to Teaching at YSJ 

SK/037 Skell Building, York Campus

Taking place on 7, 8 and 9 September 2022, this three-day programme of activities is designed for colleagues who are new to York St John University and who have fewer than 2 years’ experience of teaching and supporting learning within a HE context.  It is a mandatory aspect of induction for:  Academic Associates  New Academic […]

Academic Induction Day 2 – Core learning and teaching activities 

SK/037 Skell Building, York Campus

Taking place on 7, 8 and 9 September 2022, this three-day programme of activities is designed for colleagues who are new to York St John University and who have fewer than 2 years’ experience of teaching and supporting learning within a HE context.  It is a mandatory aspect of induction for:  Academic Associates  New Academic […]

Managing Distressed Students Training

SK/128 Skell Building, York St John University, York, United Kingdom

This session will concentrate on practical ways for colleagues to engage with, and reduce, a student’s distress. During the session, participants will: • Explore the nature of distress • Look at a case study involving a distressed student and member of staff • Understand practical ways in which we can build a collaborative relationship with […]

Managing Distressed Students Training

SK/128 Skell Building, York St John University, York, United Kingdom

This session will concentrate on practical ways for colleagues to engage with, and reduce, a student’s distress. During the session, participants will: • Explore the nature of distress • Look at a case study involving a distressed student and member of staff • Understand practical ways in which we can build a collaborative relationship with […]

Academic Induction York

SK/037 Skell Building, York Campus

Taking place on 25-26 May 2023 at the York campus, this two-day in-person induction event is designed for all new academic colleagues, professional services staff and postgraduate students who intend to teach and/or support learning at York St John University.  Attendance is recommended for all new teaching and learning support staff, and it is a […]

Academic Induction London

LX601, London Campus , United Kingdom

Taking place on 30-31 May 2023 at the London campus, this two-day in-person induction event is designed for all new academic colleagues, professional services staff and postgraduate students who intend to teach and/or support learning at York St John University London.  Attendance is recommended for all new teaching and learning support staff (including PSS), and […]