YSJ, Academic Development Programme
Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research
Open Access Open Access (OA) offers free and unrestricted access to research outputs. Anyone can read, download and reuse research (subject to any licence restrictions). You can choose to publish your own research so that it is OA. This session is an introduction to the different types of OA and its impact on research. It […]
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 […]
Session facilitated by Professor Helen Sauntson This session focuses on the processes involved in producing an edited book. The session includes information on early decisions which need to be made in the planning stage, how to write a successful proposal for an edited book, key tasks undertaken during the manuscript preparation stage, the role of […]
We are now welcoming applications for two half day online (zoom) workshops delivered by Scriptoria. Learn how to develop, de-risk and deliver compelling ideas for new projects – and increase your chances of getting your proposals funded – with Scriptoria's course in Grant Writing offered online over two interactive sessions. Scriptoria's course in Grant […]
Facilitators: Dr Charlotte Hains Lyon and Dr Joan Walton RDF indicator: B1, B2 Programme: CPD Programme 2023-24 Theme: YSJU Supervision and Leadership Session Overview: This will take the form of a workshop, informed by questions raised by participants in advance. Charlotte and Joan will share practices and experiences that will help you to address […]
Session facilitated by Professor Robert Mortimer This session will cover the basic approach to writing external research grant applications, and how to maximise your changes of being within the funding frame. It will cover the process from forming an initial idea to submitting the final proposal. Particular focus will be given to what grant reviewers […]
Session facilitated by Professor Helen Sauntson, Professor of English Language and Linguistics Facilitator: Professor Helen Sauntson RDF Indicator: B3 Programme: Continuous Professional Development Programme (Research) Theme: ECR Session Overview This session explains the process of writing a book proposal and provides advice and guidance on how to maximise the chances of writing a proposal that […]
Session facilitated by Professor Gang Pan Impact is the provable difference research makes in the real world. This session will focus on how to prepare an impact case study for Research Excellence Framework (REF), which is a mandatory assessment exercise for UK HE institutions. Professor Gang Pan will explain the key elements of science communications, […]
Session facilitated by Professor Robert Mortimer. At the end of this session, participants will understand the basics of research leadership, and how to do that in a modern, collaborative and inclusive way. To book your place via Forms, please click here.
Please note this series has now passed; however, you can find details about the 2025/26 series here. Recordings from some of our guest lectures will also be available to stream from our website soon. About: Hosted by the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Team at York St John University (YSJU), the Discussing Decolonisation series returns in […]
This reading group series has now passed, but you can find details for the 2025/26 Discussing Decolonisation Reading Group (DDRG) here. About: The Discussing Decolonisation Reading Group (DDRG) is a new cross-disciplinary reading and discussion group for YSJ staff and students that will run alongside our Discussing Decolonisation event series for 2024/25. The task […]
Dedicated to building the decolonising movement in and beyond HE, our 2024/25 summer finale event will take place on campus and online from 10am until 5pm on Wednesday 2nd July (see the event schedule below for hybrid options). The day will include an in-person workshop, hybrid panel discussion and livestreamed keynote by Dr Leon Moosavi […]
