YSJ, Academic Development Programme

Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research

Co-operative learning techniques

This session has been POSTPONED until further notice. Thank you for your patience while we arrange a new date and time.  Strategic links This session links with: LTSE strategy 2026 1.1, 1.3 Booking To book a place on this event, click here.

YSJ Pedagogy: Creativity

On campus - TBC

This session explores the concept of creativity within the university, including how teaching practices may impact creativity, how creativities may interact with each other, and how creativity may be embraced as a way of being within learning. This session is one of three 'YSJ Pedagogy' sessions, led by Dr Murphy McCaleb. See the event calendar […]

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 […]